Absolute disability allowance (constant-attendance supplement)
e-EFKA pensioners (old-age, disability or survivor's pension) who need the constant attendance of another person because of a severe disability
€201.71/month (insured from 1/1/1993 onwards, disability pensioners with any condition) — or a 50% increase of the pension up to €671.40/month (insured before 1/1/1993, or blind old-age/disability pensioners)
Who can get it
Official evidence · e-ΕΦΚΑ, Συχνές ερωτήσεις (ενημέρωση 30/01/2026) · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · Ν. 4961/2022 — ψηφιακή πιστοποίηση ΚΕΠΑ μέσω της Εθνικής Πύλης Αναπηρίας · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · Για συνταξιούχους γήρατος ισχύει μόνο σε περίπτωση τύφλωσης· διαφορετικό ποσό για ασφαλισμένους πριν και μετά το 1993 · Checked: 2026-09-25
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: e-ΕΦΚΑ
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
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What it is
e-EFKA (Electronic National Social Security Fund) pensioners (old-age, disability or survivor's pension) who need the constant attendance of another person because of a severe disability. Application period: Stage 1: application for disability certification through the National Disability Portal; Stage 2: online application to e-EFKA within 4 months of the certification decision.
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- e-ΕΦΚΑ
- Category
- Disability
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Allowance
Details last verified: 26/09/2026