- Newer generation drugs, which are more effective, are also more expensive. I believe that the new health minister will review and the relevant proposals on her part will certainly be there," said Marzena Okla-Drewnowicz.
As the minister reminded, a senior citizen is considered a person over the age of 60. However, it should be noted that people of this age function differently. Some require third-party support, while others remain and want to be active.
- The most important thing is that we introduce systemic solutions. It is not an art to print money, to make financial transfers. In the era of inflation, the thirteenth and fourteenth pensions were very important, because they compensated for the price of money to a small extent, but nevertheless. The question is, for such benefits, is a person who needs care able to pay for such services locally? - the minister noted.
The answer is supposed to be a senior voucher. This is a solution that will allow a person in need of support, whose relatives are working, to have these services. The voucher is to be worth a maximum of half of the lowest salary, or about PLN 2,000. The party that will be responsible for the supply of services is to be local governments. This is to ensure proper care on the one hand, and on the other, to curb the shadow economy.
- The drafting of the law is a matter of months, as it requires extensive consultation. Until now, local governments have implemented care services only with their own funds. Such a mechanism as we are proposing has not yet existed," explained Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz.
