Croatia adopts new personal assistance rules offering round-the-clock and child-friendly support services.
The Croatian government has officially presented a revised regulation for the Personal Assistance Service, introducing significant expansions to its scope of operation effective immediately. Under this updated framework, eligible users will now receive continuous 24-hour daily access regardless of time or day while also gaining formal eligibility as children under age twelve previously excluded from such services. Health Minister Ruzić emphasized that these changes aim to broaden the user base and ensure comprehensive care availability for all citizens in need.
Key Points
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1The Croatian government has introduced a new regulation for personal assistance services.
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2Under the updated rules, support is now available around-the-clock on all days of the week.
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3Personal assistants will also be required to provide care and supervision specifically designed for children.
Developments
Perspectives
The new regulations introduce a service available for children and operating on an hourly basis, with up to four hours of assistance per day.
— [Mar 20, 16:26] Novi Pravilnik o osobnoj asistenciji: Usluga od 24 sata dnevno i za djecu (N1info.hr)Foreigners will also be able to engage in the role of personal assistants under these new rules.
— [Mar 20, 14:59] Za osobne asistente angažirat će i strance (Vecernji.hr)The updated regulations allow for a service that is available to children and can be utilized up until midnight each day.
— [Mar 20, 14:39] Predstavljen novi Pravilnik o osobnoj asistenciji: Dostupna je i djeci te 24 sata dnevno (Jutarnji.hr)President Zoran Ruzic presented the new Personal Assistance Regulations, which include provisions for a service available to children and accessible up until midnight daily.
— [Mar 20, 13:58] Predstavljan novi Pravilnik o osobnoj asistenciji (Novilist.hr)The newly announced regulations bring several significant changes regarding personal assistance services in Croatia.
— (Tportal.hrt)