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Spain approves major disability and dependency law reform
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Spanish Spain approves major disability and dependency law reforms reform
Spain is undergoing legislative reforms to has definitively approved a major reform of its Dependency disability and Disability laws. Following approval by dependency laws, a move the Congress government describes as a “refoundation” of Deputies, the reform moved to the Senate for review, where 150 amendments were presented. care model. The proposed changes aim legislation aims to expand rights and services and benefits while reducing bureaucracy, supported by bureaucracy. A central pillar of the reform is a financial commitment requiring the General State Administration to cover 50% of the investment for the System for Autonomy and Care for Dependency (SAAD). To support this, the government will provide €6.2 billion in additional funding increase for to autonomous communities between 2026 and 2027 to ensure state investment covers 50% 2027. Minister of system costs. The Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy stated that the reform also seeks intends to recognize the role of primary caregivers. However, reduce waiting lists by half by 2027 and eliminate them entirely by 2028. Despite this progress, the legislative process has faced setbacks. The Spanish Association of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (adELA) has criticized the rejection of final outcome. The association noted that several social improvements. These amendments proposed during the Senate review were rejected measures included an amendment for in the final vote, including a reduced 4% reduced VAT on for home and or vehicle adaptations for those with disabilities, as well as an and the extension of benefits for caregivers reducing their working hours. adELA noted that these rejections add economic and administrative burdens to families managing complex diseases. of dependent children.
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