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Woman in a wheelchair saying: “THERE IS NO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UNTIL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN MARRY WITHOUT LOSING BENEFITS”

  • Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    Yeah, I understood that (tho even that in case of divorce the disabled person would get benefits back which would empower them to seek divorce from a toxic relationship). Still inequity tho.

    I was unaware of such radical transfer cuts in Europe, but I guess Italy is stagnant for decades now & it shows on social structures.
    Just checked, for civil invalidity the income threshold is 17k€ net, but no income tax applies - which is disgustingly low, especially in northern Italy - but I think that might be “just” to qualify for an annuity, it doesnt cancel other disability-specific benefits, such as wheelchairs or co-financing one if the person wants a better model … not that that is much, but medicine/medical accessories/care is ofc included which is at least better than overseas.
    I’m not sure but there might be some other forms of help disabled persons can take advantage of (I’m guessing, but eg like untaxed artisan work or companies getting perpetually reimbursed if they hire disabled employees).

    I don’t know much about Greece but not having a big social safety net is def surprising for a country with a lot of social transfers.

    I guess EU should do better on the anti-wealth concentration front, it’s gotten dystopian.