The Dependency Law

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The Dependency Law

Postby shortfuse » Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:06 pm

A recent press release indicated that a new partnership between Age Concern Espana, Age Concern UK and the British Consulate would provide a coordinated response to assist older British nationals in Spain with information in relation to help available from the Spanish state and from the UK.
My question is - are European pensioner nationals who are resident and paying tax in Spain entitled to benefit from the Dependency Law which was launched in Jan 2007, subject of course to a means test etc?
Or is this law purely for the benefit of Spanish citizens?
Thank you for any info.

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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby Jool » Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:16 pm

Can you provide any more info about this law or a web link reference as I have never heard of it and this may be why you have not had any other replies.......

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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby shortfuse » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:37 pm

Hi Jool,
Take a 'gander' at these -
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/pu ... 3864.shtml
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/pu ... 3853.shtml

Shortfuse.

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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby Jool » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:34 pm

I cannot see any reference to when it is supposed to take effect as that can be a few years after it is announced and they seem to be talking years hence for it to be properly established according to your links.............but your town hall should have a Women´s office or welfare type office, they will be the people to ask.........also Age concern Spain......based on Costa Blanca I understand

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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby shortfuse » Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:57 pm

Thank you Jool for your reply.
My own impression is that the act applies to all in Spain, but will not be fully rolled-out until 2015.
Of course it may very well suffer now because of the pressure on government funding.
This refers to the take-up so far -
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/pu ... 1487.shtml
However the usual lunacy seems to reign.
This chap was awarded a single cent per month! -
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/pu ... 0593.shtml

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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby DavidSearl » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:27 pm

FROM DAVID SEARL

FOR SHORTFUSE, ET.AL.


Spain's Law of Dependency, which has a much longer formal name, is not only in effect, almost 400,000 people are receiving benefits from it. These benefits include home help, "salaries" for those who choose to become full-time carers, and other help.

If you simply Google "Ley de Dependencia" you will get dozens of sites, some with full text of the law and others with discussion of it.

If you need English, there is a brief introduction at ukinspain.fco.gov.uk.

Another source of information is IMSERSO, the national department for aging persons.

Yes, an EU citizen residing in Spain is entitled to the same treatment as a Spaniard. The UK site reminds us that you need to have been a resident five years to apply.

The programme is run by the Ministry of Labour and Public Welfare, but it is administered by the individual autonomous Regions, so you will find small differences in its application in different Regions.

One anecdote. An English woman, resident many years, found herself with a completely incapacitated husband and a very modest income. She applied for help but it took six months before she was granted home help a few hours a day. She had hoped for more, but was glad for the respite.

Good luck with it, David Searl
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Re: The Dependency Law

Postby shortfuse » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:09 pm

Thank you David.


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