Government Expands Veo Plan for Free Glasses for Minors Under 16 with Increased Budget and Improvements
22 Oct 2026Effective: 22 Oct 20260 views
Who is affected:
Minors under 16 years old with refractive problems and optical centers adhered to the agreement
Summary
The budget and rules of the Veo Plan are expanded, which provides aid of up to €100 for glasses or lenses to minors under 16 years old. More than 325,000 children have already received the aid.
Detailed analysis
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Royal Decree 853/2026 modifies the Veo Plan (RD 902/2025) in response to higher than expected demand: 325,661 beneficiaries compared to the 194,895 estimated. The total budget is increased to €141.45 million and the execution period is extended until 31 December 2027. The definitions of subsidizable products (frames, p…
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