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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).
The Madeira Health Service has reallocated its budget for the hospital waste treatment contract and for the acquisition of six vehicles for Home Hospitalization.
A subsidiary and exceptional funding mechanism, up to 2 million euros, has been approved to support intermediate care places for people discharged from hospital for social reasons.
A correction statement has been published to fix a value in the price table for healthcare services in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation co-funded by the Regional Health Service.