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During the discussion, Yarovaya emphasized the importance of adopting additional measures to ensure the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population and to monitor the health status of foreign citizens. However, the specific diseases that may be added to the list were not disclosed. Earlier, Yarovaya mentioned the submission of three bills to the State Duma aimed at combating illegal migration and protecting the health of Russian citizens. One of the proposals is a significant increase in fines for migrants who evade medical examinations—by more than 12 times—as well as the possibility of deporting migrants by court decision. Additionally, bans on mediation in medical checks are being introduced, and responsibility for conducting them is being strengthened.
In November of this year, the conditions for obtaining compulsory health insurance (CHI) policies for labor migrants in Russia were tightened. Now, to access free medical assistance, migrants must work in the country for at least five years, whereas previously this period was three years.
It should be noted that in 2021, President Vladimir Putin signed a law requiring labor migrants to undergo fingerprinting and medical examinations. These changes came into effect at the end of 2021 and are necessary for legalizing a migrant's status, allowing them to live and work legally in Russia.
The medical examination includes tests for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as HIV infection and drug dependence. The conclusions obtained during the examination are valid for three months from the date of issuance.
