The Senior Citizens’ Council calls on the next federal government to establish its own ministry for aging issues.
In the run-up to the National Council elections in September, the seniors’ advocacy group has drawn up an extensive list of demands with 127 points, which will be discussed with all parties in the summer, presidents Ingrid Korosec and Peter Kostelka said at a press conference on Friday.
Incentives for working at an older age
The Senior Citizens Council continues to reject an increase in the statutory retirement age from 65. At the same time, measures are needed to increase the actual starting age.
These include incentives to work at an older age through an additional tax deduction and an extension of the voluntary corridor pension with an increase in the bonus. The additional wage costs for older employees should also be significantly reduced.
Protection against discrimination
Another point on the list of demands is protection against discrimination. “It is unacceptable that citizens without internet access cannot apply for a merchant bonus, receive financing for heating replacement or subscribe to federal government bonds,” Kostelka stressed. “People live analogously and have the right to express themselves analogously to the authorities.”
Free vaccinations required
In the field of health and care, high-level representatives advocate, among other things, a ceiling on medicine costs instead of the current ceiling on prescription costs and an extension to medical devices. In addition, all recommended vaccinations should be free for all age groups.
The current government must resolve the issues of pension adjustment, aliquoting and the protection clause before the elections. Since it usually takes months for a new government to be formed after elections, this is particularly important.
Source: Krone
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