"Mothers are being held hostage between the Health Insurance Fund, the Pension and Disability Fund, the Public Revenue Office and private companies": Ismail accuses — 'Klekovski left the problem'

"Mothers are being held hostage between the Health Insurance Fund, the Pension and Disability Fund, the Public Revenue Office and private companies": Ismail accuses — "Klekovski left the problem"

On July 31, 2026, Ismail delivered a sharp public rebuke of institutions he says are passing responsibility and leaving families without solutions. "Mothers are being held hostage between the Health Insurance Fund, the Pension and Disability Fund, the Public Revenue Office and private companies," he said, adding that "Klekovski left the problem."

Ismail framed his criticism around what he described as bureaucratic paralysis: several state bodies refer claimants to one another while private providers demand payment up front, producing delays and uncertainty for people seeking reimbursement or services.

Demands for immediate steps

He called on institutions to coordinate and for the government to introduce concrete measures that would stop the cycle of referrals and provide clear timelines for payment and service delivery. Ismail warned that without corrective action the situation will continue to disproportionately affect vulnerable families.

In the same statement Ismail also targeted the proposed law on the cultural role of the capital, saying the legislative package and some appointments demonstrate misplaced priorities. He criticized recent decisions with the words: "ORCE FROM BY THE RAILS IN DRACEVO HAS BEEN APPOINTED FOR THE POPE OF CULTURE", arguing that cultural policy should not compound administrative failures in social services.

Ismail urged parliamentary committees and the relevant ministries to open an immediate audit of procedures and to present a timetable for resolving outstanding claims. He said that if no progress follows, further public actions should be expected.

Photo: press material from the event