Social Solidarity Allowance: list of beneficiaries

Today the government announced, through the Prime Minister, the increase in social solidarity subsidy and what amounts families will receive and which groups of people are entitled to the benefit.

It will be emergency aid paid in December to 2.3 million vulnerable and low-income citizens.

In this article, we will give you all the necessary information, such as details of beneficiaries and aid amounts with tables.

According to the minister's words:

“The number of citizens who will benefit from this government initiative is estimated at 2.3 million and we call this subsidy Solidarity Social , because as you will see below, it provides maximum support to our fellow citizens who are in greatest need”

List of beneficiaries

Source: Min. National Economy

Measures announced and the social solidarity subsidy

Permanent pension increases starting January 1, 2023, based on a formula that takes into account gross domestic product (GDP) growth and inflation.

The increases will be of three types: one for all pensioners, one for those with more than 30 years of contributions and one for those with a large personal difference between the current pension and that calculated by the new system.

The abolition of the extraordinary solidarity contribution for pensioners with income above 12 thousand euros per year.

Which will result in an additional benefit that can reach 600 euros per year for some.

The granting of a social dividend to workers, the amount and criteria of which will be announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the FIT.

The increase in the family allowance for children, which will rise from 40 to 50 euros per month for the first and second child, and from 100 euros per month to 120 euros per month for the third and fourth child.

Furthermore, the subsidy will be extended to families with incomes of up to 40,000 euros per year, instead of 24,000 euros as before.

Minister Hatzidakis said the measures aim to strengthen the welfare state, support economic growth and distribute the benefits of recovery to the most vulnerable groups in society. 

He also highlighted that the measures are possible thanks to the responsible management of public finances and the exceeding of growth expectations for 2022.

Additional payments

Allowance of 100-200 euros for retirees with personal difference.

Doubling the value of the market pass and extending it until November and December for citizens in areas affected by recent disasters.

Heating subsidy for all energy sources which from 1-1-2024 is also extended to electricity bills.

The Youth Pass for young people aged 18 to 19.

The increase in the guaranteed minimum income of 8%.

As the Ministry of National Economy points out, the total cost of measures to support citizens' income for December amounts to 717 million euros.

While expenditure on permanent measures to support citizens' income from 2024 amounts to 1.6 billion euros per year.

Finally, if you need more information and details about payments, access the official website.