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Two contracts within the Integrated Continuing Care Network have been updated, reflecting an increase in the daily rate paid by the State and protecting users from retroactive costs.
The Regional Government Council authorized the financial update of two program contracts with institutions that are part of the Integrated Continuing Care Network (REDE), in the Long-Term Care and Maintenance Unit (ULDM) typology. The changes, which total over 4.4 million euros, result from the extraordinary update of the daily rate paid by the State, decreed in December 2025.
The decisions were made through two resolutions:
These changes are a direct consequence of Ordinance No. 865/2025, of December 30, which set the new daily rate per user at €88.10, retroactive to August 1, 2025. To protect users, the Government determined that any additional charges resulting from this retroactive update will not be borne by them for the period between August 1, 2025 and the month following the signing of the contractual amendments. These additional costs will be fully assumed by the Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labour and Youth.
The Regional Government Council approved the first amendment to four program contracts with long-term care units, adapting the values to the increased daily rate and protecting users from retroactive costs.
The redistribution of PRR funds, worth €483,324.05, has been authorized for the creation of Home Support Teams within the Integrated Continuing Care for Mental Health framework.
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved a bill to guarantee priority in the transport and supply of medicines to Madeira and the Azores, establishing maximum delivery deadlines.