In the event of a persistent impairment of body functions resulting from a disease or injury, the relevant medical organization, after conducting the necessary diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative measures, and in the case of diseases requiring prolonged treatment—during the course of treatment (however, not earlier than 3 months from the commencement of the treatment, with the exception of diseases with no prospect of recovery), shall refer the person for a functionality assessment.

The referral from the organization providing medical care and services and the accompanying medical documents shall be completed in Armenian and must contain at least the following mandatory requirements:

1. Date, year, and serial number of issuance of the document,
2. First name, patronymic (if applicable), and last name of the person,
3. Name and address of the medical organization,
4. Start and end dates of the treatment period (in the case of prolonged treatment—the start date),
5. Information describing the health impairment,
6. Grounds for the issuance of the document,
7. First name, last name, and position of the signing official, and the stamp of the organization,
8. Series and number of the identification document, and in the case of a passport—also the public services number or the corresponding certificate;