New asset ceiling for the Universal Social Support established

The government has stipulated that only households with wealth exceeding €32,227.8 will be denied access to the Universal Social Support (USS). This measure aims to consolidate and replace 13 existing forms of social support.

In the original proposal, the limit set was around €16,000, but the decree-law presented in Parliament revised this ceiling to a higher amount. The change seeks to optimize the redistribution of social resources.

The Universal Social Support will merge the Social Insertion Income (SII) and various pensions, including non-contributory pensions for old age, widowhood, orphanhood, and disability. This conversion will ensure that beneficiaries retain the same amount they currently receive, with some exceptions.

The purpose of the new measure is to promote autonomy through social integration, making access to financial support easier, which could contribute to the economic stability of citizens.

The new USS represents a significant change in the way social supports are distributed, reflecting the government’s effort to simplify the existing social protection system.