Overview
- After an extraordinary Territorial Council, Minister Pablo Bustinduy pledged full cooperation with autonomous communities and announced a €500 million reinforcement for the dependency system.
- The benefit can reach €9,868 per month to fund up to five caregivers, with the state covering a fixed €4,930 and regional governments responsible for any top-up.
- The Xunta of Galicia voiced distrust over delivery, citing insufficient dialogue and warning that complex assessments could limit access, estimating only 5% of Galician patients may qualify.
- The ministry countered that the new grade expands existing support and urged regions to recognize it quickly, while patient group ConELA welcomed the change as a major step.
- Although the decree is already in effect, final validation by Congress and the pace of regional adaptation will determine how soon patients receive the new aid.