Questions about this benefit
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Who are the beneficiaries?
Persons with disabilities or relatives who bear the social responsibility of supporting a person with a disability.
What situation does this benefit cover?
An Equatorial Guinean person whose ability to obtain, retain and progress in suitable employment is substantially reduced by a duly recognised physical, mental or sensory impairment.
How can I apply for recognition of a disability?
- Take part in INSESO’s periodic assessment to recognise the physical, mental or sensory condition.
- If the person is not included in the census conducted for this purpose, a relative may apply to INSESO for recognition.
What assistance and services does it include?
- Medical and pharmaceutical benefit: healthcare for people assessed as having a mild disability who can carry out paid self-employed or employed work.
- Minimum-income guarantee allowance: a cash amount for people assessed as severe cases. The leaflet does not state the amount.
- Third-person assistance allowance: granted to people assessed as very severe cases, independently of the minimum-income guarantee allowance. The leaflet does not state the amount.
- Rehabilitation, if necessary: specialised healthcare for physical, mental or sensory recovery.
How much is the benefit?
The guarantee allowance is the amount set by the applicable regulations.
How often and how is it paid?
The minimum-income guarantee and third-person assistance allowances are paid every three months by cheque. Assistance is organised at the usual residence of the person with a disability or at the place they indicate, according to the benefit procedure.