Cost of Living
Beneficiaries of the supplement for the elderly have more than doubled since 2024
The number of Solidary Supplement for the Elderly (CSI) beneficiaries rose from 111,000 in May 2024 to 250,000 in September 2026. The government plans a fourth increase to the CSI reference value, bringing it to 720 euros per month—a 30% total increase since 2024—and has removed children's income from the eligibility criteria. Additionally, planned increases for 2027 include 21% for the informal caregiver allowance, 15.6% for the CSI, 10.1% for the single social benefit (PSU), and 10% for the disability social inclusion benefit.
Why it matters
If you or a family member are elderly or receive social benefits, the threshold for the CSI has become easier to meet due to the removal of children's income requirements, and you can expect higher monthly support values under the 2027 state budget proposal.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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