Following the disaster caused by DANA, the Government of Spain has announced a package of economic measures for those affected that are included within the framework of the ‘Immediate response plan for the reconstruction and relaunch of the Valencian Community’. Among them are the increase in the IMV, postponing the IBI and a increase in non-contributory pensions.
Who will benefit from this increase?
The increase in benefits will be limited to those affected by DANA. That is, it will not be general nor will it apply throughout the State. Which It remains to be seen whether the documentation or specific requirements that will have to be fulfilled.
How much does the contributory pension increase?
At the moment, no details have been given about the non-contributory pensions that would be affected. However, it should be remembered that these benefits They are pensions that do not depend on Social Security contributionsas is the case with the contributory pension. It is more about aid for people who have no income and is divided between contributory, retirement and disability pensions.
With the increase in the non-contributory pension by DANA, those affected will collect the following amounts:
- Full pension: 8,338.19 euros per year or 595.58 euros per month in 14 payments.
- Minimum pension (25% of the total): 2,084.55 euros per year or 148.89 euros per month in 14 payments.
- Full with 50% increase: 12,507.285 euros per year or 893.37 euros per month in 14 payments.