Sofia's administration authorized holiday payments for 536,000 elderly citizens living below the poverty threshold after allocating 64 million leva to the National Social Security Institute. Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov confirmed every fourth retiree would collect 120 leva alongside December pensions, targeting those earning under 638 leva monthly while excluding beneficiaries with supplemental income streams.
GERB-SDF originated the proposal with backing from DPS Novo nacholu, while party officials pushed for permanent legislation transforming seasonal bonuses into regulated poverty assistance. Gutsanov pledged cooperation with tax authorities to verify eligibility through income verification, assuring vulnerable populations that treasury reserves guaranteed full distribution without affecting legitimate recipients.
GERB-SDF originated the proposal with backing from DPS Novo nacholu, while party officials pushed for permanent legislation transforming seasonal bonuses into regulated poverty assistance. Gutsanov pledged cooperation with tax authorities to verify eligibility through income verification, assuring vulnerable populations that treasury reserves guaranteed full distribution without affecting legitimate recipients.
