Reform of the dependency system: increased funding and new rights for persons with disabilities
11 Nov 2026Effective: 11 Nov 20261 views
Who is affected:
Persons in situation of dependency, disability, autonomous communities managing SAAD and entities in the socio-health sector
Summary
The dependency care system is strengthened with additional state funds and the regulations are adapted to the new rights approved in 2026. The waiting list falls to historic lows with 134,734 people pending.
Detailed analysis
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This Real Decreto-ley develops the SAAD reform initiated by Ley 4/2026, updating the minimum protection amounts by dependency level and setting the agreed level allocation for 2027, which will reach 7,240 million euros in state investment. Real Decreto 1051/2013 and Ley 39/2006 are modified to align the regulatory fram…
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