The modernisation of the legislation falling under the responsibilities of the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, the reorganisation of the Social Welfare Services, the adjustment of the provisions of the Plan for the Support of Pensioners with Low Incomes[/QUOTE]
The modernisation of the legislation falling under the responsibilities of the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, the reorganisation of the Social Welfare Services, the adjustment of the provisions of the Plan for the Support of Pensioners with Low Incomes, the development of accommodation/care facilities for minors and people with disabilities and the relevant involvement in the management of these facilities by local authorities or non-governmental organisations, were the issues on which the members of the Parliamentary Labour Committee exchanged views with the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Anastasia Anthousi.
According to a statement issued by the Committee, which was transmitted by the MFA, the Committee decided to hold another meeting with the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare in May, in order to ascertain the progress made in relation to the issues raised before it during the present meeting.
The Committee also continued its discussion on "The problems and delays encountered in the processing of applications for Minimum Guaranteed Income and Low Pensioner's Allowance by the Welfare Benefit Administration and the need to amend the relevant legislation to make it a real safety net for vulnerable groups of the population".
Specifically, it said, it examined the progress of the implementation of a single computerised system for the management of the relevant applications, as well as the adoption of measures to address the delay in the payment of benefits under the Law on Minimum Guaranteed Income and Social Benefits in General.
Among other things, the modernisation of the relevant legislative framework, the simplification of application procedures, the possibility of reassessment by the executive of the amount of some of the benefits in question, as well as the creation of service points for those concerned by the Welfare Benefits Management Service at provincial level, through the Citizen Centres and the provincial offices of the Social Welfare Services, were discussed.
It was decided to continue the discussion on this issue in May, in order to ascertain the progress made in relation to the resolution of the relevant problems and the observance of specific timetables set by the Executive to this end.
Source: KYPE
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