subsídio social de desemprego
Published 8 November 2026, 21:11
subsídio social de desemprego (social unemployment benefit)
Benefit for someone who is out of work but not entitled to ordinary unemployment benefit, because they have not built up enough contributions or have already used up the period it is paid for. The amount is linked to the IAS and depends on household income, not on previous pay.
Where you come across it. Losing a job with a short contribution record; the end of ordinary unemployment benefit.
From 31 December 2026 it becomes part of the prestação social única. Benefit already awarded will be paid until the end of its term, while new applicants will be assessed under the PSU formula; a person with no contribution record is entitled to a top-up bringing the payment to 80% of the IAS (€429.70), but only for the first six months.
Official website: seg-social.pt