He Minimum Vital Income (IMV) It is an economic benefit intended for citizens or coexistence units in a situation of economic vulnerability. This Social Security aid does not have a fixed amount, but is the difference in money between the amount assigned and the income, the beneficiary and the family unit. Thus, to access this guaranteed income, Both the beneficiaries and the cohabitation unit must meet a series of requirements.
According to Law 19/2021, which regulates the Minimum Living Income, people over 23 years of age who are not part of a cohabitation unit, are not married or in a de facto relationship, and who, among them, can benefit from this. 23 and 29 years old, have legally and effectively resided in Spain for at least two years independently, with exceptions such as victims of gender violence or those who are in the process of separation or divorce. People over 30 years of age who have lived independently during the previous year are also entitled, except in exceptional situations such as the death of parents or guardians.
In addition, women over 18 years of age who are victims of gender violence, trafficking or sexual exploitation, people between 18 and 22 years old from child protection centers who live alone, as well as those who are homeless, can also apply for it, provided that comply with the requirements established in the regulations. Furthermore, they must
Obligations for holders of the Minimum Vital Income
In accordance with Social Security and as regulated by article 36 of the Minimum Living Income law, holders of this benefit must comply with the following obligations:
- TOcarry the necessary documentation to accredit the access and conservation requirements of the benefit, also guaranteeing the receipt of notifications.
- Report any changes that may modify, suspend or extinguish the benefit within a maximum period of thirty calendar days from its occurrence.
- Notify address changes or in the municipal Register that affect the owner or the members of the coexistence unit within the same period of thirty days.
- Refund any amount received improperly.
- Communicate in advance about departures abroad that exceed ninety days per year and, if necessary, justify absences for health reasons.
- Submit the declaration every year of the Personal Income Tax (IRPF).
- Comply with the conditions of compatibility if income is received from work or economic activities.
- Participate in the inclusion strategies promoted by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.
- Comply with any other obligation that may be established by regulation.
Obligations of family members to maintain the IMV
Just as the beneficiaries have a series of obligations, the beneficiaries also have the following responsibilities:
- Notify the death of the owner immediately.
- Report any situation that undermines the purpose of the benefit.
- Submit the Personal Income Tax declaration, like the holders.
- Assume the obligations of the owner in the event that he does not comply with them.
- Comply with regulations on the compatibility of the benefit with work, as do the holders.
- Collaborate in the inclusion strategies promoted by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.
- Comply with any other regulatory obligations that may be established in the future.
Both the beneficiaries and the members that make up the cohabitation unit must comply with these obligations to ensure they continue receiving the benefit. Failure to comply with these obligations may lead to sanctions with the withdrawal of the benefit and even the return of amounts improperly collected.