The SEPE, responsible for managing the economic protection and unemployment system, carries one of its main duties as the administration of the contributory unemployment benefit, which can reach up to 1,575 euros, along with the provision of aids for those who have exhausted their unemployment benefit and meet certain requirements. These aids comprise a total of eight assistance subsidies of about 500 euros each.
Currently, legislation contemplates eight types of unemployment subsidies, all non-contributory in nature, with the exception of the subsidy for those over 52, which contributes to a pension and has an unlimited duration. The amount received in all cases equals 80% of the Public Indicator of Multiple Effect Incomes (IPREM), which translates to 480 euros per month during the entire period of the subsidy.
Las condiciones para obtener la ayuda
To obtain the aid, several conditions apply. First, the recipient must be registered as employed or in a status equivalent to employment. The individual must remain registered as a job seeker for the entire period of the subsidy. Signing the activity commitment and not rejecting any job offers, courses, or training provided by SEPE is required. The unemployment benefit must be completely exhausted. Additionally, monthly income must not exceed 75% of the National Minimum Interprofessional Wage, meaning that income during the subsidy period must never exceed 850.50 euros per month.
Las demás subvenciones vigentes del 2024
While awaiting approval of the reform of unemployment subsidies, a necessary step to access EU Next Generation Funds in the coming months, SEPE continues to offer a series of aids to unemployed individuals. Subsidies include several programs that support families and specific circumstances, with varying durations and conditions.
Subsidio por desempleo por insuficiencia de cotización
This subsidy applies to those who have contributed between 90 and 359 days and do not meet the standard requirements.
Ayuda Familiar
Aimed at those who have exhausted unemployment benefits and have dependents, such as a non-earning spouse and children under 26 who are not employed. When reaching the age of 52, the subsidy adjusts to the beneficiary’s age, changing its duration.
Subsidio para mayores de 45 años sin hijos
Designed for unemployed individuals over 45 years old without dependents who have exhausted unemployment benefits. Its duration is six months.
Subsidio para mayores de 52 años
This subsidy targets people aged 52 and older, with conditions aligned to longer-term support.
Subsidio para emigrantes retornados
Assistive aid for those returning to Spain who have no right to unemployment benefits, provided they have not worked in the EU, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, and have worked at least 12 months in the last six years. Duration can reach up to 18 months.
Subsidio para liberados de prisión
For individuals released from imprisonment with sentences longer than six months, subject to certain conditions. Duration can be up to 18 months.
Subsidio por revisión de incapacidad permanente
Application to workers declared fully capable or permanently partially, totally, or completely unable to practice their usual profession. Duration can be up to 18 months.
Renta Activa de Inserción (RAI)
Aimed at long-term unemployed over 45, women who are victims of domestic or sexual violence, people with disabilities with a disability degree greater than 65%, and returning emigrants. Maximum duration is 11 months, with the possibility of applying up to three times with one-year intervals.
Subsidio Extraordinario por Desempleo (SED)
A special extraordinary unemployment subsidy for cases that require continued support during specific circumstances.