Overview
- Parliament passed the Agaiss-Cat law with 102 votes in favor, 15 against and 17 abstentions, backed by PSC, Junts, ERC and Comuns, with PP abstaining and CUP, Vox and Aliança Catalana opposing.
- The agency will coordinate health and social services for older people, dependent individuals and those with chronic, mental health or addiction needs, guaranteeing one assessment, one care plan and a designated reference professional.
- The statute authorizes secure data sharing across sectors and establishes an integrated digital platform to reduce bureaucracy and help anticipate needs in vulnerable populations.
- The model prioritizes domiciliary and community care to avoid unnecessary institutionalization and ensures public healthcare provision in residential homes.
- The roadmap sets statutes by May 2026, operational launch in November 2026 with governing bodies constituted, and full health–social information interoperability by November 2027, with departmental placement to be decided later.