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Recognition of dependency status

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Procedure identification codes:

  • IAPA: 1454
  • SIA: 1278382

Purpose:

Recognise the applicants' dependency status, to the appropriate degree and level, as well as their entitlement to the benefits derived from that status.

The procedure includes the following options:

  • Initial recognition of the dependency status.
  • Establishment of the Individual Care Programme (ICP) and recognition of benefits.
  • Review of the degree and level of dependency and benefits.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR IT?

Any individual who is in a situation of dependency.

PLACE AND FORM OF PRESENTATION:

  • If you need help filling out the application, please call us at: 983 415 194 and 983 412 251.
  • If you would prefer us to call you, we can do so if you provide us with your telephone number.

In person:

People who are in a residential centre can request assistance from the centre's management.

You can also find out more by calling 012 (983327850).              

OFFICES FOR SUBMITTING THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM:

Electronic:

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

Reside in Spanish territory and have done so for five years, two of which must be immediately prior to the date of submission of the application.

What documents do I need?

Health report issued on the standard form if you are applying for an assessment for the first time or for a review of your degree of dependency.

Documentation proving the income indicated on the standard application form.

Documentation proving representation, if applicable.

If, during the processing of the file, it is found that any additional documents are required, you will be asked for them in writing.

DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTION:

  • The maximum period between the date of submission of the application and the date of the decision on recognition of the benefit shall be 6 MONTHS.
  • The decision on recognition of the dependency status of children under three years of age shall be issued within a maximum period of 30 CALENDAR DAYS.
  • An appeal may be lodged against the decision prior to social jurisdiction proceedings.

NOTIFICATIONS:

  • By Postal Mail at the address of the interested party.
  • Electronic notification by appearance, by means of a notice via the e-mail address included in the application. This notice shall not have the effect of a notification until the interested party accesses the content of the notification in the NOTI notification system. 

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION:

  • LAW 39/2006, of 14 December, on the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Care for Dependent Persons (BOE 15-12-2006). AMENDED by Royal Decree-Law 20/2012 of 13 July
  • RESOLUTION of 9 June 2011, of the Social Services Management of Castile and León, determining the content of services for the promotion of personal autonomy. (BOCyL 23-06-2011)
  • RESOLUTION of 7 January 2015, of the Manager of Social Services of Castile and León, establishing the reference prices for services acquired through linked financial benefits. (BOCyL 12-01-2015)
  • ORDER FAM/824/2017, of 30 April, regulating the procedure for recognising dependency status and entitlement to benefits under the System for Autonomy and Care for Dependency. (BOCyL 18-05-2007) Amended by ORDER FAM/73/2012, of 15 February (BOCyL 17-02-2012) and by Order FAM/2/2022 of 4 January (BOCyL 10-01-2022)
  • ORDER FAM/6/2018, of 11 January, regulating the benefits of the system for autonomy and care for dependency in Castile and León, the calculation of economic capacity and support measures for non-professional carers. (BOCyL 15-01-2018) AMENDMENTS: ORDER FAM/547/2018, of 28 May (BOCyL 01-06-2018), ORDER FAM/52/2019 (BOCyL 31-01-2019), ORDER FAM/806/2019  (BOCyL 17-09-2019), ORDER FAM/492/2020 (BOCyL 19-06-2020), ORDER FAM/1/2021, of 4 January (BOCyL 14-01-2021) and ORDER FAM/727/2021 of 10 June (BOCyL 15-06-2021), ORDER FAM/1/2022 of 4 January (BOCyL 10-01-2022), ORDER FAM/13/2023, of 11 January (BOCyL 16-01-2023 and correction of errors BOCyL 25-01-2023), ORDER FAM/430/2023, of 21 March (BOCyL 05-04-2023), ORDER FAM/1115/2023, of 15 September (BOCyL 22-09-2023) and ORDER FAM/26/2024, of 17 January (BOCyL 22-01-2024), ORDER FAM/1524/2024, of 17 December (BOCyL 26-12-2024) and ORDER FAM/818/2025, of 18 July, amending Order FAM/6/2018, of 11 January (BOCyL 25-07-2025)
  • ORDER FAM/1122/2022, of 30 August, adopting temporary measures for the maintenance in Castile and León of dependency benefits affected by the amendment made to non-contributory disability pensions (BOCyL 05-09-2022)

Organisation:

Organisation responsible

Protection of personal data:

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Steps for electronic processing (online):

  1. Provide an  electronic certificate and  technical requirements.
  2. Access the processing, being able to make use of three possible different means, where appropriate::
    1. Through an Application: Authenticate (electronic certificate, DNIe, Cl@veFirma, Educa account, etc.), select the procedure, fill in the required fields and follow the instructions on the screen..
    2. By means of an Online PDF Form  ( Instructions for carrying out electronic procedures ) by opening the PDF directly with Adobe Acrobat Reader or saving it, filling in the required fields and sending through  Electronic Administration Application
    3. Via Web Form: Fill in the required fields for each section, click "Review" and make the appropriate corrections, if applicable, and then click on the electronic processing option ("Submit/Send/Save")..
  3. Check the , attach documentation, sign and electronically record all documentation..
  4. Download proof of presentation.

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Last updated: 26 de mayo de 2026