Government increases funding for the dependency system to improve care for elderly and disabled persons
24 Jun 2026Effective: 24 Jun 2026132 views
Who is affected:
Dependent persons, caregivers, social services companies and autonomous communities
Summary
State contribution to the dependency system is increased to improve coverage and quality of care for nearly 1.7 million beneficiaries. Minimum funds guaranteed by the State for each dependent person are expanded.
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The Real Decreto-ley modifies the additional provision one hundred and sixth of the Budget Law 2023 (extended for 2026) to raise the amounts of the minimum level of protection guaranteed by the State for each SAAD beneficiary. An additional credit supplement is also granted to the Ministry of Social Rights to cover new…
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