The Madeira Social Security Institute has authorized an investment of 3.5 million euros to support the Night Center and Specialized Day Center of the Funchal Community Development Association.
The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Finance and the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labor and Youth, has authorized the Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM (ISSM, IP-RAM) to assume multi-year commitments for the financing of social services for the elderly.
Under Ordinance No. 252/2026, a Cooperation Agreement was established, in the form of a Typical Agreement, with the Funchal Community Development Association. The total investment amounts to €3,568,008.00, distributed between 2026 and 2031, aimed at ensuring the operation of the Night Center and the Specialized Day Center.
The agreement, which takes effect from June 1, 2026, also includes the possibility of updating monthly contributions per user, currently set at €1,370.17 for the Night Center (20 users) and €1,068.78 for the Specialized Day Center (30 users).
Portaria No. 605/2026 sets the new maximum price for dental consultations under the Agreement with the Dentists' Association and updates SRS-Madeira reimbursements.
The Regional Government Council has updated the maximum fee for dental consultations covered by the Agreement with the Dental Surgeons Association, for the first time since 1997.
A new agreement allows patients from the Regional Health Service to be referred to private providers for fine-needle aspiration biopsies of thyroid nodules and the related analyses. The examinations are paid for by IASAÚDE and must not incur any charges for patients.