Disability benefits set for across the board increases

Disability benefits are set to increase across the board under new legislation expected to be unveiled by the government in the coming days, representatives of disability, patient and elderly advocacy groups said on Monday after meeting President Nikos Christodoulides.

The proposed law will provide higher benefits for both existing and new beneficiaries across different categories of disability, while eligibility will no longer be tied to income criteria, according to representatives of the...