Argentina 2027 Budget proposes major disability and pension reforms FAST-MOVING

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The Argentine government has submitted its 2027 Budget proposal to Congress, sparking significant political tension over proposed changes to disability and social security protections. The draft includes measures to repeal key articles of the National Disability Emergency Law and shifts the criteria for disability pensions from a social model to a labor invalidity model. Under this proposal, non-contributory disability pensions would be set at 70% of the minimum pension and would be incompatible with formal employment.

Additional controversial measures include the removal of the single fee for service providers, allowing health insurance companies and prepayments to set their own rates, and the repeal of guaranteed medical coverage for certain non-contributory pensionholders. The proposal has caused friction between the executive branch and its legislative allies, who had previously negotiated different terms to protect disability rights.

Economically, the budget projects 4% GDP growth and 18% inflation for 2027. ANSES also estimates a reduction of approximately 104,760 retirees by 2027, driven by stricter requirements for years of contributions and the expiration of pension moratoriums.

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Anses · Argentina · Casa Rosada · Coalición Cívica · Congreso de la Nación Argentina · Congreso de los Diputados · Congress of Argentina · Cuba · European Union · Government of Spain · Javier Milei · Juan Marino

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[● 3 SOURCES] The rejected amendments included a 4% reduced VAT for home or vehicle adaptations and extensions of benefits for caregivers of dependent children. isanidad.com · www.consalud.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The reform aims to expand services and benefits for people with disabilities and those in situations of dependency. entremayores.es · www.elplural.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Pablo Bustinduy stated that waiting lists for care services must be reduced by half in 2027 and eliminated by 2028. entremayores.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The Spanish government will provide 6,200 million euros in additional funding for dependency between 2026 and 2027. entremayores.es · www.elplural.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Spanish Congress has definitively approved the reform of the disability and dependency laws. entremayores.es · www.elplural.com · isanidad.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The reform mandates that the General State Administration must assume 50% of the investment for the System for Autonomy and Care for Dependency (SAAD). entremayores.es
[● 19 SOURCES] The 2027 Budget proposal in Argentina seeks to modify the Disability Emergency Law. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · www.cadenaoh.com.ar · www.criterioonline.com · newsonline.com.ar · +10 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish Congress rejected an amendment to extend benefits for caregivers from 23 to 26 years. isanidad.com
[● 19 SOURCES] The budget eliminates the single fee for providers. www.criterioonline.com · newsonline.com.ar · redaccionaltagracia.com.ar · entreriosya.com.ar · www.cadenaoh.com.ar · +9 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The budget proposes returning to a labor invalidity model for disability pensions. elagrocorrentino.com.ar · www.cadenaoh.com.ar · radiotvsierras.com · www.criterioonline.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish Congress rejected an amendment to include a 4% reduced VAT for home or vehicle adaptations. isanidad.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The reform rejected an amendment to extend benefits for caregivers from 23 to 26 years. isanidad.com