State Public Employment Service (SEPE), Special subsidy for people over 52. This program aims to support a demographic that often faces unique challenges in the labor market.
To benefit from this grant, applicants must be at least 52 years old. In addition, they must have paid SSI premiums for at least 15 years, at least 2 of which should be in the last 15 years before the application. It is important to be registered as a job seeker and not reach the minimum age to receive a contributory pension. You will also be required to have an income of no more than 75% of the Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI), excluding Social Security contributions.
The subsidy for people over 52 currently provides monthly financial assistance. 480 eurosor the same as 80% of IPREM. In addition, with this assistance, 125% of SSK premiums are provided and beneficiaries continue to accumulate rights for future retirement benefits.
How to apply for online help for people over 52?
There is no longer any need to go to a SEPE office in every case to carry out the necessary procedures regarding the Employment Service. This includes applying for benefits for people over 52. It is possible to process and receive this assistance through the website. Below, we explain the steps you need to follow in order for people over the age of 52 to apply for grant support.
The process of requesting assistance through the SEPE electronic headquarters begins with entering the website. Once there, search for the ‘Electronic procedures and services’ section and select ‘Contacts’. In this area you will find the ‘Claim your benefit’ link.
You must have a digital identity document to submit your request. This can be achieved by: Cl@ve, Digital Certificate or electronic DNI. Selecting ‘Access Requests’ will display the different request options available, depending on your specific situation.
The next step is to complete your application. Only options that apply to your situation will be shown.. On the SEPE website you will find a PDF document with information about all available application types. Once you know which one you need, click on it and fill in the necessary information. You’ll also find useful appendices, including user guides for each application. How will you make a request in this case? Allowance for citizens over 52 years of age It will appear in the tab ‘Application subsidy for unemployment
After completing the request, the system will show you a confirmation screen with different sections. Each section will be marked with a color symbol: green indicates correct, orange indicates warnings and red indicates errors. You need to fix any errors before continuing. You will also see a summary of your personal data and tabs with additional information on legislation, obligations and data protection that you need to read.
The application signature varies depending on the digital identification method you use: Cl@ve, digital certificate or electronic DNI.
Once you have completed and signed the application correctly, You will receive confirmation that your online application was successful. You will have the option to save both the application and the receipt for the transaction performed in PDF format, and you will also have access to additional information about your obligations as a beneficiary.
Submitting your application online is a faster and more convenient process because it does not require travel and allows for real-time tracking. Moreover, you can do this whenever you want, which gives you more flexibility.