Factsheet for measure
PT-2022-27/2859
– measures in Portugal
Family allowance for children and young people extended to non-nationals
Abono de família para crianças e jovens
Background information
The Portuguese Government has approved a special measures package to host, protect and integrate people who fled Ukraine to Portugal, who have been granted temporary protection under the Resolution of the Council of Ministers 29-A/2022, of 1 March, amended by Resolution of the Council of Ministers 29-D/2022, of 11 March.
Temporary protection established that citizens may access social benefits from the non-contributory regime, notably family allowance.
Decree Law 56/2022 of 19 August extends the provision of family allowance to foreign minors not born in the Portuguese territory, but who are in Portugal. It amends the articles 7th and 14th of the Decree-Law 178/2003 of 2 August in its current wording (establishes family allowance for children and young people).
Content of measure
Foreign minors who are not born in Portuguese territory, but who are in Portugal, benefit from the same statute as that granted to those persons who exercise parental responsibilities over them or whose custody is under a measure of promotion and protection or guardianship measure, for the purpose of awarding the benefit of family allowance and social security identification number.
Family allowance is paid up until the age of 16.
If the child continues their studies or engages in vocational training, the age limits are extended to 18, 21 or 24 years, according to the level of their studies or training. It may be extended, in three years, in case of sickness or accident, certified by a health professional.
For children with disabilities, the limit is 24 years, with an extension of three years for those in higher education.
Use of measure
This measure is expected to cover 400,000 children, in total (nationals and non-nationals). It is a measure that will be implemented in phases, in the last quarter of 2022. Retroactive payments will be paid from 1 July 2022 and then the measure will be completed in 2023, in which all children will have a minimum of €50 per month, regardless of age (Jornal de Negócios, 11 August 2022).
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Public support service providers
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No involvement of any social partner organisation in the design, implementation and monitoring of the measure.
Views and reactions
Unknown
Sources
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19 August 2013: Decree-Law 178/2003 of 2 August
(dre.pt)
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11 August 2022: Press Release from Council of Ministers, 11 August 2022
(www.portugal.gov.pt)
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19 August 2022: Decree Law 56/2022 of 19 August
(dre.pt)
