Poland raises senior support to 2,500 złoty in October with in-kind caregiver services

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Poland raises senior support to 2,500 złoty in October with in-kind caregiver services
Poland raises senior support benefit to 2,500 zł, launches in-kind care program in October
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Poland’s government will increase its senior citizen support program to 2,500 złoty per month starting in October, raising the maximum benefit from the previously planned 2,150 złoty, according to a draft regulation presented by Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, the government’s plenipotentiary for senior policy.
The program, targeted at individuals aged 65 and older, will provide in-kind assistance through trained caregivers rather than direct cash payments. Services will include help with shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, and medical appointments, with the state covering the full cost. Local municipalities will have the authority to set higher support levels if needed.
Eligibility requires applicants to demonstrate an inability to perform basic daily activities due to age or health, lack an existing caregiver, and have a monthly income not exceeding 3,410 złoty—equivalent to twice the minimum pension, adjusted for income tax and health contributions. Applications will be submitted to municipal offices, which must process them within 30 days. Priority will be given to seniors with the highest unmet needs, with age serving as a tiebreaker.
The government has allocated 100 million złoty to fund the initiative, with the program’s value linked to future increases in the minimum wage. Okła-Drewnowicz’s proposal outlines annual adjustments to the income threshold and support levels .
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