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Greece launches permanent Personal Assistant program for people with disabilities

Greece is launching a new phase for the ‘Personal Assistant’ program, a permanent national service designed to support people with disabilities. The electronic platform for submitting new applications is scheduled to open on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, via prosopikosvoithos.gov.gr.

The program, which receives an annual funding of 53 million euros from national and European resources, aims to enhance the autonomy of beneficiaries. Individuals can choose their own assistant to help with daily life, work, studies, and social participation. Starting January 1, 2027, monthly assistance amounts will increase, reaching up to 1,939 euros for cases of absolute and constant dependency.

Eligibility criteria include being aged 16 to 67 (with exceptions up to 75), having a disability certification from KEPA with at least a 67% disability rate, and being a permanent, tax-resident of Greece. Income limits for single-person households are set at 35,000 euros annually, with adjustments for additional household members. The program is managed by OPEKA and utilizes a scoring system based on social and economic factors.

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Disability Certification Center · Disability Certification Center (KEPA) · Domna Michailidou · Greece · KEPA · Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family · OPEKA · OPΕΚΑ · Personal Assistant Program

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