25 euros are allocated for support per person every quarter. Depending on how many persons make up the household, the corresponding amount of funds will be transferred to the social card issued to the family (persons living together). This means that, for example, if a family of four lives together, they will add 100 euros to their family budget every quarter, with which they can purchase the necessary products and goods.
According to Minister of Social Security and Labor Vytautas Šilinskas, this year a new form of implementation of this state support was introduced, which is much more favorable for people who are struggling.
“Residents no longer have to wait in lines for food and hygiene packages, so they feel much more dignified, and on the other hand, they can purchase the products they need at the time in the most chosen store or retail chain. For example, people do not have to wait for support with hygiene products, which were previously only provided in certain quarters, they can buy them when they need them. I have no doubt that this is a successful decision in every sense”, says V. Šilinskas.
Funds are transferred to social cards 4 times a year – in the middle of March, June, September and December. Funds can be used from the moment they are received until March 14 of the following calendar year. inclusive.
Who is eligible for the card?
Persons whose average monthly income in 2024 per family member does not exceed 264 euros per month. Exceptions are possible, ask the employees of the Social Support Department of the local municipal administration.
How to get a card?
Fill in the card application form at the local municipal administration/local ward. For the exact address, where to arrive, contact the Social Support Department of the local municipality administration.
It is also possible to submit a request through the Social Support for the Family information system www.spis.lt.
What can be purchased with the card?
All food and other goods (e.g. personal hygiene, household items, household cleaning products, baby products, clothing, footwear, etc.). The purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and lottery tickets is prohibited. It is also not possible to pay for third-party services.
More information about social cards www.priimk.lt.
Support for social cards is allocated from the funds of the European Union Program for the Reduction of Material Poverty.
2024-08-19 10:26:07