Recently, the subsidy created to benefit people over 55 years of age was modified to also benefit all those who are over 52 and meet the requirements.
Although it has not been long since this social aid began to benefit people, for this 2020 Some changes have been announced that you should verify before making your request. If you want to know what the updated requirements To start enjoying this subsidy, read on and find out the details.
What is the subsidy for those over 52 years of age?
This social program has been created in order to benefit all those people 52 over years unemployed who can no longer enjoy unemployment benefit. More than 350 thousand people are currently benefited with this aid and it is intended that this number will continue to increase due to the recent changes that have been announced. People who request this benefit and meet the required requirements receive monthly $430,27, which corresponds to 80% of the IPREM.
One of the advantages offered by this program is that the beneficiaries can continue to contribute for their retirement and extend the receipt of the benefit until the age required for retirement.
What are the requirements to receive the subsidy?
If you are interested in requesting this social benefit, you must comply with the following requirements:
- Have a minimum age of 52 years.
- You must have exhausted unemployment benefits.
- It is important that you have at least one month registered as a job seeker.
- You should not have rejected job offers presented by the SEPE or by the Regional Employment Offices.
- You must meet all the requirements for applying for a retirement pension in Social Security.
- You cannot exceed Income above 75% of the Minimum Interprofessional Salary. In this case, extraordinary payments are not included.
- You must fit into one of the following situations:
- Have completed the contributory benefit or subsidy.
- Be fully entitled to receive unemployment benefit.
- Not having the right to collect unemployment after leaving prison if the sentence is longer than 6 months.
- Being a returned emigrant without being able to be a beneficiary by right of the contributory unemployment benefit.
- Being unemployed without being entitled to any contributory benefit.
- To be declared partially, totally or totally invalid to practice your profession.
What is the documentation that you must present to make your request?
If you meet the aforementioned requirements, you must prepare the following documents to make your request:
- Photocopy of DNI or resident card.
- Official application form for unemployment benefit, which is available at any SEPE office or you can download here.
- Proof of income (optional).
- Bank document showing the account number.
How do I apply?
To request the benefit, you must personally visit the SEPE Office closest to your home. This procedure must be done with by appointment, which you can request from online form or making a phone call by dialing 901 119 999. click here to check the phone number depending on the region where you are.
Also, you can perform the procedure online by entering the SEPE electronic headquarters, where you will find the detailed guide to the procedure to follow.
When the SEPE has approved your application, you will receive the monthly payment between the 10th and 15th, by means of a bank credit.
Take into account that this subsidy must be renewed annually, proving that your monthly income does not exceed 675 euros.
