Central

The central government is responsible for:

• Legislation;
• The overall legislation and implementation of Gender equality policy;
• labour and employee benefits, tax benefits, housing benefits, medical and other types of benefits;
• social services for families;
• Prevention of domestic violence policies and legislation;
• State pensions;
• Programmes for persons with disabilities;
• Programmes for the elderly, including day care services, domestic social services, nursing homes, and daycare services for those with mental health problems;
• Social Security Management Program.​

Regional

Regional bodies (the governors) carry out regional policy determined by central government. Other than fulfilling central level competencies within their area of responsibility, governors are responsible for co-ordinating local authorities (communities) in their region and providing a line of communication between the local and central levels of government.

Local

In the sphere of social services, the Chief of a Community exercises the following powers delegated by the State:

• Organization of the activities of social safety service within the community

In this sphere, the Chief of a Community exercises the following voluntary powers:

• Taking measures for the improvement of social conditions of disabled people, families that have lost a sponsor and other socially vulnerable groups.

Responsible ministries/bodies: Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

 
Sources:
Armenia, Country Report, Social Protection and Social Inclusion, European Commission
The Law on Social Assistance (adopted on December 17, 2014)
The Law on State Pensions (adopted on December 12, 2013)