# OPEKA and Greek social security benefit distributions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/opeka-social-welfare-programs-in-greece > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:32:10.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 8. The Organization of Providencial Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA) manages various Greek social welfare programs, including housing allowances, disability benefits, and the Minimum Guaranteed Income. For the August 31, 2026, disbursement cycle, OPEKA distributed approximately 180.87 million euros to 570,792 beneficiaries. On September 1, OPEKA launched a digital platform for its annual income support program targeting families in mountainous and disadvantaged regions. To qualify, applicants must have resided in these areas for at least two consecutive years and have an annual family income not exceeding €4,700. Support is tiered: €600 annually for incomes up to €3,000 and €300 for incomes between €3,000.01 and €4,700. Eligibility requires at least one family member to be a citizen of Greece, an EU member state, an EEA member, or a Swiss citizen. Applications are submitted via the gov.gr portal, the OPEKA platform, or Citizens' Service Centers (KEP) until October 30, 2026. Starting September 7, 2026, OPEKA began redistributing unused vouchers for social, medical, and excursion tourism, as well as theater tickets. This redistribution occurs at KEP locations on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who were not selected in the initial 2026 lottery. Individuals who failed to collect previously awarded vouchers by August 31, 2026, remain ineligible. For social and medical tourism, priority is determined by the original application's order of preference, whereas theater ticket eligibility does not use preference order. To claim tourism vouchers, applicants must first secure a reservation with a participating provider and enter details into the OPEKA ‘Room Reservation Entry’ application before visiting a KEP on the same day. Regarding the A21 child allowance, the OPEKA electronic platform is scheduled to close temporarily on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 18:00 to facilitate payment settlements. The fourth installment, covering July–August, is due on September 30, 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: OPEKA distributes unallocated social and medical tourism vouchers OPEKA is distributing unallocated 2026 vouchers for social tourism, medical tourism, and theater tickets through KEPs in Greece for eligible applicants who were not selected in the initial lottery. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-distributes-unallocated-social-and-medical-tourism-vouchers ### 2026-09-08: OPEKA platform to close temporarily for A21 child allowance processing The OPEKA platform for the A21 child allowance in Greece will temporarily close on September 11 to process the fourth installment, due for payment on September 30, 2026. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/op-announces-a21-child-allowance-payment-schedule ### 2026-09-06: OPΕΚΑ announces voucher redistribution and income support updates OPΕΚΑ has announced the redistribution of unused tourism and theater vouchers and opened applications for annual income support for families in Greece's mountainous and disadvantaged regions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/op-announces-voucher-redistribution-and-income-support-updates ### 2026-09-04: OPEKA opens income support applications for mountainous regions OPEKA has launched a digital platform for Greek families in mountainous and disadvantaged areas to apply for annual income support of up to €600. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-opens-income-support-applications-for-mountainous-regions ### 2026-08-27: Greece social security agencies announce major pension and benefit payments Greek agencies e-EFKA, DYPA, and OPΕΚΑ are executing large-scale payments of pensions and social benefits, totaling billions of euros for millions of beneficiaries through early September 2026. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-to-distribute-180-million-euros-in-social-benefits ### 2026-08-25: OPΕΚΑ social benefit payments scheduled for August 31 OPΕΚΑ will distribute social benefits, including housing and minimum guaranteed income, on August 31, 2026, with some funds potentially available earlier. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-social-benefits-to-be-paid-in-greece-during-late-august ### 2026-08-19: OPEKA announces annual income support for Greek mountainous regions OPEKA provides annual income support of 300 to 600 euros to families living in Greece's mountainous and disadvantaged regions, based on income and residency criteria. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-announces-annual-income-support-for-greek-mountainous-regions ### 2026-08-15: OPEKA housing allowance application process in Greece Households in Greece can apply for the OPEKA housing allowance via the OPEKA platform or Community Centers using Taxisnet credentials and required documentation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opeka-housing-allowance-application-process-in-greece --- Cite as: OPEKA and Greek social security benefit distributions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/opeka-social-welfare-programs-in-greece