Benefits included in this service
The service helps you identify benefits that may apply to you.
It includes information about 51 benefits and allowances provided by government authorities. New benefits and services are added over time.
Below, you can view the benefits included in the service.
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Allowance for pensioners with low income (new scheme)
Financial support for pensioners on low incomes, helping to cover basic living needs.
Learn more Allowance for pensioners with low income (new scheme)
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Allowance for persons with thalassemia
Monthly financial support for persons with thalassaemia who have reached the age of 50 and have not yet reached retirement age.
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Application for student allowances
Additional financial support for students facing increased financial needs during their studies.
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Application for student grant
Financial assistance for students and their families to help cover expenses related to higher education studies.
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Apply for a birth grant
One-off financial assistance for parents following the birth of a child, subject to meeting the relevant Social Insurance eligibility requirements.
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Apply for statutory pension
Monthly pension for individuals who have reached the statutory retirement age and meet the relevant eligibility requirements
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Care allowance scheme for paraplegic & quadriplegic persons
Care allowance for persons with paraplegia or quadriplegia who require ongoing support and assistance with essential daily living activities.
Learn more Care allowance scheme for paraplegic & quadriplegic persons
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Child benefit and single parent family benefit
Financial support for families with dependent children and single-parent families, helping to cover part of the costs of raising and caring for children.
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Disability benefits
Monthly pension for insured persons of the Social Insurance Fund with permanent damage from a work-related accident or occupational disease. The degree of disability is determined by a Medical Board.
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Disability parking card scheme (Blue Badge)
Parking card for persons with disabilities, providing access to designated parking spaces and supporting their mobility and daily travel needs.
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European disability card
European Disability Card for persons with disabilities, facilitating access to services, activities and benefits in participating countries.
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Financial assistance for home construction
Financial assistance for displaced persons for the construction of a primary residence on privately owned land.
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Financial assistance for home purchase
Financial assistance for displaced persons to purchase a house or apartment as their primary residence.
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Financial assistance for home repairs
Financial assistance for displaced persons for the repair of a primary residence or apartment.
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Financial assistance scheme for the provision of technical means, instruments and other aids
Financial assistance for the provision of technical aids, equipment and other assistive devices that support daily living, independent living and the participation of persons with disabilities in social and economic life.
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Financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of a car
Financial assistance for persons with disabilities to purchase a vehicle, helping to support their mobility and everyday living needs.
Learn more Financial assistance to persons with disabilities for the purchase of a car
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Funeral grant
One-off payment to help cover the funeral expenses of an insured person of the Social Insurance Fund or a pensioner.
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Holiday grant scheme for persons with disabilities
Holiday grant for persons with disabilities, supporting access to holidays and promoting their social participation and wellbeing.
Learn more Holiday grant scheme for persons with disabilities
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Honorary allowance for mothers of large families
Honorary financial benefit for mothers of large families in recognition of their contribution to family and society.
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Housing scheme for the revitalization of mountainous, near the buffer zone and disadvantaged areas
Financial support for acquiring or building a primary residence in mountainous, near the buffer zone or disadvantaged areas, aiming to revitalize these areas.
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Housing scheme for the revitalization of specific rural areas
Financial support for acquiring or building a primary residence in specific rural areas, aiming to revitalize them.
Learn more Housing scheme for the revitalization of specific rural areas
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Invalidity pension
Monthly pension for insured persons of the Social Insurance Fund who, because of illness or physical or mental disability, can no longer work in the occupation they usually practised.
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Maternity benefit
Financial support for insured mothers during their absence from work due to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Minimum Guaranteed Income (EEE)
Financial support for individuals and families who do not have sufficient resources to meet their basic living needs.
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Mobility allowance for blind persons
Mobility allowance for persons with specific disabilities who work, study, or have increased transportation needs due to their condition.
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Mobility allowance for persons receiving dialysis
Mobility allowance for individuals undergoing regular haemodialysis treatment at public hospitals.
Learn more Mobility allowance for persons receiving dialysis
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Mobility allowance for persons with tetraplegia
Mobility allowance for persons with specific disabilities who work, study, or have increased transportation needs due to their condition.
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Mobility allowance for persons with thalassaemia
Mobility allowance for persons with thalassaemia who participate in a regular blood transfusion programme at public hospitals.
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Mobility allowance for work or studies
Mobility allowance for persons with specific disabilities who work, study, or have increased transportation needs due to their condition.
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Orphan’s benefit
Monthly allowance for children who have lost one or both parents.
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Paid annual leave
Payment for employees entitled to paid annual leave under employment legislation.
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Parental leave benefit
Financial support for working parents who take parental leave to care for their children, up to age 15, or up to age 21 if the child has a disability.
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Paternity allowance
Financial support for insured fathers during their paternity leave following the birth of a child.
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Payment due to employer’s insolvency
Financial protection for employees when their employer is unable to pay outstanding wages due to insolvency.
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Physical injury allowance
Benefit for insured persons of the Social Insurance Fund who cannot work for a period because of a work-related accident or occupational disease.
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Redundancy payment
Financial compensation for employees who lost their job due to redundancy.
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Renovate-Rent Housing Scheme
Financial assistance for the renovation or upgrading of vacant or inactive residential properties so that they are made available for rent at an affordable rental rate. It applies to residential property owners (natural or legal persons) and eligible tenants who meet specified income and other eligibility criteria.
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Rent subsidy for displaced single persons and families
Rental subsidy for displaced single persons and families who rent a primary residence.
Learn more Rent subsidy for displaced single persons and families
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Rent subsidy for displaced students in Cyprus universities
Rental subsidy for displaced students who study at recognized university institutions in Cyprus and rents a residence for the needs of their studies.
Learn more Rent subsidy for displaced students in Cyprus universities
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Scheme for the management/provision of technical means, instruments and other aids
Provision of technical aids, equipment and other assistive devices on loan to persons with disabilities, supporting daily living, independence and participation in community life.
Learn more Scheme for the management/provision of technical means, instruments and other aids
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Scheme for the provision of financial assistance for the purchase of a wheelchair
Financial assistance for the provision of wheelchairs and other mobility equipment, supporting mobility, independent living and participation in everyday life for persons with mobility disabilities.
Learn more Scheme for the provision of financial assistance for the purchase of a wheelchair
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Scheme for wheelchair loans to persons with motor disability
Provision of a wheelchair on loan to persons with mobility disabilities who require support for mobility and everyday living.
Learn more Scheme for wheelchair loans to persons with motor disability
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Severe motor disability allowance scheme
Financial assistance for persons with severe mobility disabilities who have a permanent need to use a wheelchair for mobility.
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Sickness benefit
Financial support for insured individuals of the Social Insurance Fund who are temporarily unable to work due to illness.
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Social pension
Monthly pension for people aged 65 and over who meet the residency requirements and are not entitled to another pension equal to or greater than the social pension.
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Special allowance for blind persons
Special grant for persons with severe visual impairment, providing financial support to help cover additional needs related to their disability.
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Subsidy scheme for accommodation and care in elderly homes
Financial assistance to help cover part of the cost of accommodation and care in approved elderly care homes.
Learn more Subsidy scheme for accommodation and care in elderly homes
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Support for residents of mountainous communities
Financial Assistance / Annual Allowance Scheme for persons (whether pensioners or non-pensioners) who are permanent residents of mountainous areas.
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Support for residents of remote areas
Financial Assistance / Annual Allowance Scheme for employed adult non-pensioners who are permanent residents of remote areas, irrespective of their place of employment.
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Unemployment benefit
Financial support for insured individuals of the Social Insurance Fund who have lost their job and are seeking employment.
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Widow’s/widower’s pension
Monthly pension for a widow or widower who, at the time of their spouse’s death, was living with them or mainly dependent on them.