By Vangelis Dourakis

Although the prime minister keeps his “papers closed” in view of the announcements he will take from the TIF step by preparing some surprises, there is a measure that has long been “locked” and included in the list of interventions to be announced.

And this is no other than the allowance to low -income pensioners, which will be paid in November. In the last few hours, however, some scenarios have been circulating about changes in this … “cigarette”.

Providing, of course, does not change as a benefit. It was also instituted by law. However, there are no missing those who estimate that perhaps the amount that will eventually be granted will be higher than the one set, that is, over 250 euros.

The beneficiaries

Ministry of Finance sources keep the bar low, noting that there is no plan to increase the amount of the allowance.

However, they leave the possibility of expanding the beneficiaries of the 250 euro allowance.

In any case, this annual financial support of EUR 250 net – on a permanent basis – has already been established for pensioners, beneficiaries of disability benefits and uninsured elders.

The financial support will be paid until November 30th of each year, starting in November 2025.

Beneficiaries are:

Pensioners over 65 years of age with annual family income up to € 14,000 for unmarried and fortune up to 200,000 euros and annual family income of up to € 26,000 for married cohabitation. The value of real estate should not exceed EUR 200,000 for unmarried and EUR 300,000 for married.

Uninsured elderly beneficiaries of disability benefits paid by OPECA and E-EFKA.

The aid will be given to all retirees covered by income and assets, regardless of whether they have a personal difference or not

Who will not get the 250 euros

It should be noted here that the allowance is paid to the beneficiaries of disability pensions, regardless of whether it is over or under 65 years. In other words, the age limit does not apply to this category of pensioners.

The aid is tax -free, irreversible and unmistakable, and if one belongs to more categories, he only receives the amount once.

The amount of the aid is 250 euros per beneficiary, but for pairs of pensioners who meet the criteria, it reaches 500 euros.

The same applies to pairs receiving an uninsured elderly or disability benefits OPECA.

About 450,000 pensioners are not entitled to the allowance due to age (under 65), and outside the pensioners who work, as their income is calculated at the total annual limit.