The reinstatement of the conditions of this subsidy has been a constant demand, as it affects one of the social groups most severely impacted by the crisis.
The new subsidy for unemployed people over 52 years of age comes into effect this Wednesday, March 13.This comes after the publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the decree-law that regulates it. However, the increase in the minimum contribution base from 100% to 125% will come into effect on April 1st.
The anti-social measures implemented by the Popular Party government during Mariano Rajoy's term led to the subsidy being raised to 55 years.Furthermore, by repealing the regressive reforms of 2012 and 2013, it resulted in a lack of income for these people, the impossibility of returning to employment, the drastic fall in pension rights and with it, definitively, their living conditions.
In a press release, IU-Greens of Cieza reports that "andThe decree law, approved last Friday by the Council of Ministers, lowers the age of access to this subsidy from the current 55 years to 52 years; eliminates the requirement of being 52 years old at the time of the event giving rise to the benefit and eliminates the percentages applicable to the amount of the subsidy when the beneficiary comes from a part-time job.”.
“Likewise, according to the rule, The subsidy, consisting of a monthly payment of 430 euros, increases its maximum duration, as it can be received until the ordinary retirement age is reached., compared to the previous regulation, which required ceasing to collect it at the moment when access to any contributory form of retirement was possible, thus giving rise to forced early retirements.”
"At the same timeThe new regulation eliminates the consideration of family unit income for access to the subsidy. and increases the retirement contribution during the period of receipt of the same from 100% to 125% of the minimum contribution base in force at any given time.”
It is estimated that The changes introduced to the subsidy will benefit almost 380,000 people (114,000 who will now be able to access it, 265,465 who will see their contributions improved and 12,000 people who currently receive the subsidy partially and will start receiving it full-time).
It was imperative to approve the reinstatement of unemployment benefits for people over 52 years of age. “A so-called 'welfare' state cannot afford to abandon a sector of the population whose access to the labor market is becoming increasingly difficult.”"This is emphasized by IU-Verdes de Cieza."
Beneficiaries
They could access this subsidy People who turn 52 and are permanently registered as job seekers.
It's being reduced in three years the age of access to the subsidy, from 55 to 52 years old.
Only the unemployed person's income will be taken into account.not the entire family unit as established by the previous administration. It should be noted that this measure was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court in the middle of last year, and therefore ceased to be applied.
The benefit may be collected until the "ordinary age required" to receive a contributory pension is reached at the latest..
The period during which the subsidy is received will count towards the calculation of the future pension.As has been the case until now, The State is the one that assumes the Social Security contributions During this time. What varies is the percentage on which the contribution quota is calculated, which rises from 100% to 125%, the minimum base.