The government approved an increase in the funeral allowance for minors and people with disabilities, raising the benefit from approximately 268 euros to 1,611 euros. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated the change corrects a discriminatory practice that previously limited reimbursement based on an individual's contributory career. The new amount is equivalent to three times the Social Support Index (Indexante de Apoios Sociais or IAS).
Funeral allowance increased for minors and disabled persons
Thursday, 9 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) is the Social Support Index, a reference value used by the Portuguese government to calculate social benefits, pensions, and fines. It is adjusted annually based on economic growth and inflation to ensure social support payments remain aligned with the cost of living.
