complemento extraordinário de solidariedade
Published 4 November 2026, 00:38
CES — complemento extraordinário de solidariedade (extraordinary solidarity supplement)
A monthly supplement to the non-contributory social old-age and disability pensions and to the lifelong monthly allowance. You do not apply for it: it is awarded automatically. It was introduced by decree-law 208/2001 and has two age bands, a smaller amount for those under 70 and a larger one from 70; the amounts are updated by a separate order. The supplement is not included in other calculations, as it does not count as part of the pension.
Where you come across it. the pension statement of someone on a social pension, where the supplement is shown on a separate line.
From 31 December 2026 the supplement will cease to exist: decree-law 208/2001 has been repealed, and those receiving it together with the social old-age pension are being moved to PSU with their current amount guaranteed (Articles 57 and 62 of decree-law 166/2026).
Official website: seg-social.pt