complemento por dependência
Published 4 November 2026, 00:38
complemento por dependência (dependency supplement)
A supplement to an old-age, disability or survivor's pension for someone who cannot manage daily life without another person's help with eating, washing, dressing or getting up. It was introduced by decree-law 265/99, and the amount depends on the degree of dependency.
Where you come across it. an elderly or seriously ill person on a pension who needs constant care.
It is not part of the prestação social única: those moved to PSU continue to receive the supplement separately. The amounts for 2026 are set by portaria 480-B/2025/1: in the general scheme, €131.20 for the first degree of dependency and €236.16 for the second; in the non-contributory and agricultural schemes, €118.08 and €223.04. Receiving this supplement entitles a close relative to carer status, but its amount is deducted when the carer's payment is calculated.
Official website: seg-social.pt