Social welfare ministry streamlines single-parent benefit claims

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has simplified the application process for single-parent benefits by accepting joint affidavits as proof when court-issued maintenance orders are unavailable, officials announced. The Welfare Benefits Management Service (YDEP) will now automatically process applications for families with pre-divorce incomes below €49,000 without requiring additional maintenance documentation if the information is … Continue reading Social welfare ministry streamlines single-parent benefit claims