The government is moving forward with a 33% increase in the health risk premium. The increase is provided retroactively, from January 1, 2023, and according to the Minister of Health, it can be up to 600 euros per year.

In his Twitter post, Thanos Pleuris mentions that new specialties are included in the manual.

“The monthly allowance for nurses is increased by 33%, from 150 euros to 200 euros, i.e. an annual increase of 600 euros,” notes the Minister of Health.

We recognize in practice the contribution of health workers. The risk of their work increases and new specialties are added. The monthly allowance for nurses is increased by 33% from 150 euros to 200 euros, i.e. an annual increase of 600 euros.

— Thanos Pleuris (@thanosplevris) February 13, 2023

It is noted that government spokesman Yannis Oikonomou said today that the allowance for medical workers is between 30 and 150 euros. However, with the decrees on the first state ICA, new specialties are added, and the amounts are now determined as follows:

• First category: 200 euros (from 150 euros that have been valid so far).
• 2nd category: 165 euros (from 105 euros).
• Category C: 150 euros (from 70 euros).
• 4th category: 105 euros (from 35 euros).
• Eth Category: 70 euros (from 30 euros).

For the technical staff of hospitals, ambiguities regarding the payment of benefits have been eliminated and specific specialties of beneficiaries have been identified, for which a higher allowance is now paid, from 70 euros to 150 euros.

• Physiotherapists – 3rd category: 150 euros.
• Occupational therapists – 3rd category: 150 euros.
• Pharmacists – 3rd category: 150 euros.
• Pharmacist assistants – 3rd category: 150 euros.
• Dental technicians – 3rd category: 150 euros.
• Public health inspectors – 4th category: 105 euros.