Benefits and allowances in Greece
myepidoma brings together 539 benefits and allowances from Greek public bodies, municipalities and others, with amounts, eligibility and application steps taken from the official sources. Pick a category or a life event to see what exists.
Of these: 347 active, 25 upcoming, 77 under review and 90 ended.
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Most searched
The benefits people in Greece search for most on Google, with the Greek words they use.
- Child Benefit (A21)Searched in Greek as «επίδομα παιδιού»
- Regular Unemployment BenefitSearched in Greek as «επίδομα ανεργίας»
- Housing BenefitSearched in Greek as «επίδομα ενοικίου»
- Heating AllowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα θέρμανσης»
- OPEKA Disability BenefitsSearched in Greek as «επιδόματα αναπηρίας»
- Minimum Guaranteed Income (GMI)Searched in Greek as «ελάχιστο εγγυημένο εισόδημα»
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Popular benefits in Greece
Well-known Greek benefits and allowances, with amounts, eligibility and how to apply, from the official sources.
Calculators
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Child benefit A21
The monthly amount per child, from the equivalent family income (OPEKA).
Christmas bonus and leave allowance
For private-sector employees, monthly or daily paid. Paid by the employer.
Benefit categories
Health & Care
43 benefits
Benefits covering medical care, hospital treatment and health expenses through EOPYY and other bodies.
Disability
30 benefits
Allowances and support for people with disabilities, granted because of the disability itself.
Retirement & Old Age
19 benefits
Old-age pensions, lump-sum and supplementary benefits, and other support in old age.
Family & Children
61 benefits
Benefits for families and children: birth, child-raising and large-family support.
Social Support & Poverty
26 benefits
Minimum guaranteed income and other support for poverty or social exclusion not covered by the other categories.
Energy & Utility Bills
27 benefits
Help with electricity, water, heating and fuel bills, and programmes for solar panels, heating systems and electric vehicles.
Farmers, Livestock & Fishers
36 benefits
Subsidies and support for farmers, livestock breeders and fishers.
Disasters & Emergencies
10 benefits
Emergency support after a natural disaster (flood, earthquake, fire) or another emergency such as an accident or a crime.
Life events
Something changing in your life? See the benefits for each situation.
- Birth or adoption of a child39 benefits
- Raising children59 benefits
- School21 benefits
- Studies & training83 benefits
- First job / young people20 benefits
- Job loss61 benefits
- Working61 benefits
- Starting a business15 benefits
- Illness48 benefits
- Disability73 benefits
- Caring for a family member17 benefits
- Marriage, civil partnership or separation7 benefits
- Buying, renting or renovating a home52 benefits
- Financial hardship99 benefits
- Debts & settlements15 benefits
- Retirement31 benefits
- Loss of a loved one15 benefits
- Natural disaster17 benefits
- Moving to or returning to Greece22 benefits
- Armed forces & security services18 benefits
- Farming activity50 benefits
- Transport, culture & holidays74 benefits
- Energy & water bills27 benefits
Benefits by paying body
Every benefit we list from OPEKA, DYPA, e-EFKA and AADE.
Benefits for families
Benefits with a specific provision for single-parent families or for families with three or more children.