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Foto ilustrativăCrisis hits the state budget: 20,000 social care employees risk going without pay
Without a budget rectification, hospitals, ambulance services and social care risk running out of funds. Trade unions are warning that 20,000 employees have no guaranteed salaries for November and December.
CNAS Opens Competition for 16 Director General Positions at Health Insurance Houses
CNAS is organising competitions for 16 director-general positions across 15 counties and for CAS AOPSNAJ. The written examination is scheduled for 18 November, with interviews on 23 November 2026.
Health sector needs 8 billion RON by year's end, Rogobete warns
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete says the healthcare system needs around 8 billion RON to cover this year's expenditure and outstanding debts, warning that emergency medical services are at risk if the funds are not provided.
Ministry of Health Requests 800 Million RON: Without Funding, Emergency Services and Ambulance Risk Disruption
Interim Minister Cseke Attila warns that, without a budget rectification, emergency departments and ambulance services may no longer be able to operate.
The Senate has approved the extension of paid leave for those accompanying cancer patients to medical investigations
The Senate voted, with 106 votes out of 107, in favour of a bill extending compassionate leave and the accompanying allowance for cancer patients to cover medical investigations, not just treatments. The legislation now moves to the Chamber of Deputies.
Senate passes law: cancer patients' companions will receive paid leave for medical investigations
The Senate has voted to extend the right to leave and allowance for those accompanying oncology patients to medical investigations as well, not just to surgeries and treatments.
Negrescu warns: Romania risks receiving less European funding following EU budget cuts
MEP Victor Negrescu warns that the proposed EU budget cut of 141 billion euros could affect funds for agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure in Romania.
CASS on pensions: the 3,000 RON threshold could be reduced from 2027
The incoming Government is reviewing whether to maintain, modify, or scrap the CASS health insurance contribution for pensioners. The 3,000 RON threshold could be lowered, potentially affecting smaller pensions as well.
Medicine shortages in pharmacies are not monitored in real time. Patients with serious illnesses at risk
An audit by the Ministry of Health reveals that medicine stocks are checked manually rather than through automated systems. Patient representatives say the shortages have already cost lives.
Audit at the Ministry of Health: medicine shortages may be detected too late
An audit of the National Medicines Agency reveals that the electronic system does not automatically detect risks of treatment shortages. The Ministry is proposing 16 measures, including automatic alerts.
Foto ilustrativăTax-exempt income in Romania: pensions, inheritances, gifts, compensation
The Tax Code establishes the categories of non-taxable income: allowances, scholarships, pensions, compensations, inheritances and donations, each with its own rules and exceptions.
EU Prepares New Civil Protection Mechanism, with Measures for Seniors and Vulnerable People
The Public Health Committee of the European Parliament has voted on the new Civil Protection Mechanism, which includes the rapid transfer of patients and special protection for the elderly.
Both the health card and the new Identity Card can be used at the doctor's in October
CNAS announces that in October, patients and healthcare providers may use either the Health Insurance Card or the Electronic Identity Card, with no mandatory signing requirement.
Foto ilustrativăCNAS: In October, the health card and electronic identity card can be used without a signature
CNAS announces that throughout the month of October, doctors and pharmacies may use the health card or electronic identity card without the obligation to electronically sign services.
AUR proposes a public registry of hospital infections, updated monthly
AUR Senator Cristian Vântu is calling on the Ministry of Health to establish a monthly register of infections recorded in each hospital ward, which patients can consult prior to admission.
Pensioners' protest: "I don't have enough money even for medicine"
Pensioners are taking to the streets on Friday, unhappy that their pensions no longer cover the cost of medication, food and bills. Many say they are giving up treatments and meat in order to get by.
Foto ilustrativăAlexandru Nazare: pensions could be "prudently" indexed from 1 January 2027
Alexandru Nazare, proposed for the Finance ministry, says that a cautious indexation of pensions from 1 January 2027 may be considered, but he has not confirmed a percentage.
Heating Assistance 2026–2027: income thresholds and application submission period
Heating support will be provided from 1 Nov. 2026 to 31 Mar. 2027 for those with an income below 1,386 RON per family member or 2,053 RON for single-person households.
Nazare: pensions could increase "prudently" in 2027; a VAT rise is not being considered
Acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says he does not want new taxes, but resources are needed for the 1% of GDP budget adjustment in 2027. Pensions could see a modest increase, whilst VAT remains unchanged.
Nazare: A cautious increase in pensions from 1 January is possible
Acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says that a cautious pension indexation from January 2027 is feasible, depending on the budget negotiated between the parties.
Foto ilustrativăItaly raises retirement age again: 67 years and 6 months from 2029
Italy will raise the retirement age to 67 years and 6 months from 2029, with a direct impact on Romanians employed there. The first increases will already begin in 2027.
Protest Announced in Galați: Pensioners Say They Can No Longer Bear the "Humiliations" After 35–40 Years of Work
Friday, starting at 10:00 AM, pensioners from Galați are protesting outside the Prefecture. Their representative, Ilie Popa, is accusing the authorities of lacking a coherent social policy.
Pensions 2027: 7%, 5% or 3.4% indexation? The scenarios under discussion
Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Mureșan says that the pension indexation rate for 2027 has not yet been determined. Three scenarios are under consideration, each involving different amounts.
Unified Pay Law, Promised by 31 October 2026, in the New Government's Programme
The governance programme of designated Prime Minister Siegfried Mureșan promises the adoption of the unified pay legislation by 31 October 2026, with no income cuts for public sector employees.