In shortThe annual allowance for pensioners rises from €250 to €400. Only those who have turned 65 receive it, so more than 300,000 younger pensioners are left out.
What changes
- The allowance becomes €400 a year (up from €250).
- The condition is age: 65 and over.
- In practice this works out at about €1.09 a day.
Who is left out
Those who have retired but have not yet turned 65. According to the United Network of Pensioners (ENDISY), that is more than 300,000 people.
What pensioners are asking for
- The return of the 13th and 14th pension payments.
- The return of EKAS (the pensioners' solidarity allowance).
- Abolition of the Pensioners' Solidarity Contribution.
- Reduction of the EOPYY healthcare deduction from 6% to 4%.
Survivor's pensions
The demand is for the survivor's pension to reach 70% of the deceased's pension for everyone, without exceptions: for existing beneficiaries, for supplementary pensions and for OGA. This is a demand by pensioners, not something already in force.
How we help you
Leave us a message and we will call you if you would like us to see what you are entitled to, especially in the case of a survivor's pension.
This article is for information only and does not replace a check of your personal insurance file. Source: capital.gr.
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