What is the EAEU Court?
The Eurasian Economic Union Court, as a permanent judicial body, was established in accordance with the Treaty on the Establishment of the EAEU, signed on May 29, 2014.The court is located in Minsk (Belarus).
The chairman of the court is Alexey Dronov, who previously served as the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Bonn (Germany), and the deputy chairperson is Aizhamal Azhybraimova, a former judge of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan.
The EAEU Court building. Photo courteurasian.org.
What is the purpose of the EAEU Court?
The court's task is to ensure the uniform application of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union and other international agreements among its members.The court consists of two judges from each EAEU member state.
What is the focus of Kyrgyzstan's lawsuit?
Azmat Mukhanov, head of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund of Kyrgyzstan, stated at a parliamentary meeting that the Russian side is violating the terms of the EAEU agreements, according to which compulsory health insurance must also be provided to the family members of those working in Russia.Later, the fund clarified that the appeal to the court was initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers and submitted by the Judicial Representation Center under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.
The lawsuit concerns the clarification of paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 98 of the EAEU Treaty, which relate to access to social security, including compulsory health insurance for the family members of workers from EAEU member states.
The fund emphasized that this issue is regularly raised by the Kyrgyz side on various platforms and within the framework of intergovernmental commissions. The appeal to the EAEU Court is part of the discussion within the integration process.
What do the specified paragraphs of the treaty regulate?
Since January 1, 2017, workers from EAEU countries have had access to health insurance in Russia.Article 98. Rights and obligations of workers of the member state
- 3. Social security (except pensions) for workers of member states and their family members is provided on the same terms and in the same manner as for the citizens of the country of employment.
- 4. The right of workers from member states and their family members to receive emergency and urgent medical care is regulated in accordance with Annex No. 30, as well as the legislation of the country of employment and the international treaties of which it is a party.
Annex states that emergency medical assistance (in emergency and urgent cases) is provided to workers and their family members free of charge, regardless of the presence of a medical policy. However, for further treatment in a medical institution after the immediate threat to the life or health of the patient has been eliminated, services are paid at established rates.
What is the status of Kyrgyzstan's compliance with its obligations?
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund stated that Kyrgyzstan strictly adheres to its obligations within the EAEU.In the country, family members of workers from member states who are legally present in Kyrgyzstan have access to medical services under the mandatory health insurance program, according to the state guarantees program.
New migration laws in Russia
New rules regarding migration policy have come into effect in Russia.The conditions for obtaining a medical policy for foreign citizens have also changed. According to the information and legal portal "Garant," to receive free medical assistance, migrants must legally work in Russia for at least five years.
When will the court's decision be made?
On January 27, 2026, Azamat Mukhanov, head of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, reported that the court session had already taken place, and a decision is expected within two weeks.Photo on the main page: courteurasian.org.
