Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenum on Thursday passed legislation providing insurance cover to members of the armed forces in the event of death or permanent total disability. The insurance coverage is set at €115,000 for incidents occurring during the discharge of duties.
Coverage and eligibility
The insurance coverage comes to €115,000 if a member of the military dies or suffers permanent total disability during the discharge of their duties.
Distribution and assessment
In the case of death, the amount will be distributed equally among the deceased’s heirs. Payment of the insurance will be subject to a determination by a medical board.
Interaction with court compensation
Where a person takes recourse with a court demanding compensation, the court will offset the compensation amount against the insurance payout.
Cabinet decision on coverage amount
The amount for the insurance cover for members of the military was set by a decision of the cabinet in June 2025.
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