Polish parliament passes personal assistance act for people with disabilities
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The Polish Sejm unanimously approved a law providing personal assistance for people with disabilities. In 2028, individuals aged 18 to 65 who score at least 80 points on a needs assessment will be eligible for support. From 2030, teenagers aged 13 and older will also qualify for assistance.
The new law establishes a framework for personal assistance services currently delivered through temporary programs run by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.
Previously, access to these services lacked a consistent, system-wide guarantee. The Sejm rejected presidential amendments that would have expanded eligibility to those over 65 or individuals with scores between 70 and 79 points on the needs assessment. The approved legislation will provide adults with 20 to 240 hours of assistance each month, and youth aged 13 to 18 will receive 20 to 80 hours monthly. The Ministry of Family estimates around 100,000 people will use the personal assistance services.
