Hearing spotlights loss of disability pensions for some teachers and judges

Committee members discussed the elimination of incapacity pensions for teachers and other groups following legislative reforms (Ley 3/2013, Ley 160/2013) and the debt restructuring. Arnaldo Ortiz explained the transition from defined‑benefit systems to contribution‑based plans left many with only small annualities, and observed that "la extensión de dicha cubierta no elimina las necesidades de las generaciones de maestros que ya habían dedicado la mayoría de la parte de su vida laboral al servicio público." The committee heard that a substantial group of teachers no longer have an incapacity pension and that restoring comparable protections would require separate legislative work.

Members sought options: Ortiz said the Junta can provide data and collaborate on proposals but deferred to fiscal and legal agencies for funding and implementability. The committee asked for concrete proposals on whether a contributory incapacity insurance or another statutory mechanism could be legislated and for cost estimates.