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Sanitas calls on Minister Manole for solutions regarding Health and Social Care salaries in 2027
The Sanitas Federation has called on the Minister of Labour, Florin Manole, to introduce a new pay legislation, secure adequate funding for 2027, and remove the restrictions imposed by the Bolojan Government.
ANAF Has Published the Procedure for Automatically Establishing CAS and CASS Contributions for Individuals
ANAF has published in the Official Gazette, through Order 1457/2026, the procedure by which it establishes, on its own initiative, unpaid CAS and CASS contributions owed by individuals on their 2025 income.
Pensions and Salaries 2027: Finance Minister Says He Cannot Give an Answer Without the New Budget
Alexandru Nazare, the Minister of Finance, states that the indexation of pensions and salaries from 2027 cannot be discussed before next year's budget is drawn up.
Health Minister Announces Over 40 New Medicines to Be Added to the Subsidised List by December
Alexandru Rogobete is preparing a reform of access to innovative medicines. Romanian patients wait an average of 900 days, compared to under 500 in Europe.
Grindeanu: Pensions must be increased next year, it is mandatory by law
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu argues that pension indexation in 2027 is mandatory and must be included in the budget, without raising taxes.
Kelemen Hunor: There is no hole in the budget, but there are outstanding payments in Pensions, Health and Development
The UDMR leader rejects the idea of a budget shortfall, but acknowledges arrears at the Pensions House, Health, the Ministries of Development and Transport, and social assistance.
Kelemen Hunor: pension indexation must be applied from 1 January, in line with 2025 inflation
The UDMR leader says that pension indexation is a legal obligation that has already been delayed by two years and calls for it to be applied from 1 January, based on the 2025 inflation rate, estimated at around 7.5%.
Minimum wage discussed at Government level: Dumitru Costin (BNS) says the increase is not a union whim
BNS announces that the minimum wage will be discussed in the Tripartite Council, based on the Ministry of Labour's proposal. Trade unions are calling for 5,000 RON gross from 2027, whilst employers' associations are seeking a postponement.
Healthcare Unions Call for Negotiations on the New Pay Act, with "No Losses" for Employees
The "Solidaritatea Sanitară" Federation is calling on the Minister of Labour to establish a negotiations timetable for the new pay legislation and a new collective agreement in the Health sector, warning of the risk of wage losses.
Abrudean: "Big difference between PSD's discourse in opposition and in government" regarding pensions
Mircea Abrudean says that PNL supports the indexation of pensions and wage increases only if the budget allows for it, and calls on PSD to show where the money will come from.
Grindeanu: "It is mandatory for pensions to increase next year". What he said about the minimum wage
Sorin Grindeanu says that the pension increase in 2027 is mandatory and supports "in principle" a rise in the minimum wage, but decisions will come alongside the 2027 budget.
Minister of Labour: There Are No Discussions Regarding the Elimination of Taxation on Pensions Exceeding 3,000 RON
Florin Manole says that dropping the taxation of pensions above 3,000 RON has not been on the table, due to the budget deficit commitments undertaken by the government.
New purple pension slips for card-paid pensioners in four counties
From November, CNPP is introducing new purple payment slips for pensioners paid by card/bank account, piloted in Bistrița-Năsăud, Covasna, Harghita, and Ialomița.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete wants new subsidised medicines by year-end: "Access must not be blocked by political disputes"
The Minister of Health wants the list of subsidised medicines to be updated by the end of 2026 and has requested a meeting with the National Medicines Agency (ANM), the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Rogobete meets with ANM, CNAS and pharmaceutical manufacturers to update the list of subsidised medicines
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete has announced a meeting with the National Medicines Agency, the National Health Insurance House, and pharmaceutical manufacturers to update the list of subsidised medicines before the end of the year.
Early retirement of up to 5 years ahead of schedule, without penalties: who is entitled
The law allows the retirement age to be reduced by up to 5 years without penalties, provided a full contribution period of 40 years is completed (35+5), including periods of study, military service, or child-rearing.
Foto ilustrativăManole: Children's allowances could remain frozen in 2027 as well, alternative support is being considered
The Minister of Labour, Florin Manole, does not rule out freezing child allowances for the third consecutive year. He is proposing targeted support for vulnerable families and children with special needs.
Florin Manole: pensions to increase in 2027, plus assistance of up to 500 RON in December
The Minister of Labour confirms pension indexation in 2027 (approximately 7.3%) and benefits of 300–500 RON in December. The minimum wage will be discussed in November.
CASS versus private services: Romanians' dissatisfaction with access to public healthcare
A Reddit discussion has brought to light the frustrations of Romanians regarding delayed appointments through CNAS, but also examples where the public system has covered treatments worth 15,000–50,000 RON.
Health receives an additional 8.3 billion RON. How the sum will be distributed, according to Minister Rogobete
Rogobete announces a budget supplement for Health of 8.3 billion RON: 1.2 billion for the ministry, 7.1 billion for CNAS, funds for emergency services, ambulances, burns centres and hospital debts.
Florin Manole: "The money for pensions and December benefits is secured"
The Minister of Labour, Florin Manole, assures pensioners that the funds for pensions and the one-off payments in December are guaranteed and will be paid in full and on time.
Manole: Pension funds are secured until the end of the year through the budget revision
The Ministry of Finance has published the budget rectification for the end of 2026 for public consultation. The Minister of Labour, Florin Manole, assures that pensions and one-off payments due in December will be paid in full and on time.
Former CNAS Chief Horațiu Moldovan Dismisses Rogobete's Accusations Regarding the Healthcare "Disaster"
Horațiu Moldovan, former CNAS president, contests Minister Rogobete's claim regarding 30 billion RON in debts and presents figures on arrears and budget.
Budget Revision: Funds to Be Directed Primarily to Health and Agriculture
The Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, is preparing a budget revision for Health and Agriculture, despite the ministries having requested 60 billion RON, an amount considered excessive.