Canary Islands Government Amends Disability Evaluation Law

Overview

The Canary Islands government has amended its recent disability evaluation law to include new medical diagnoses and correct previous coding errors.

Key Changes

• The amendments primarily expand the list of conditions recognized for disability assessments, such as:
  • Huntington's disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Paralyptic syndromes
• Correction of diagnostic codes related to:
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV

Objectives

"This update ensures that more individuals with specific health issues receive proper recognition and access to benefits and services."

Background and Context

• The adjustments follow concerns raised by the Disability Directorate about:
  • Outdated coding
  • Translation mistakes
• These issues could have affected disability assessments.

Legal Details

• The law was enacted on September 5, 2025, and published in the Official Bulletin.
• It takes effect immediately.

Impact for Residents

• Especially for those undergoing disability evaluations, these changes could mean:
  • More precise recognition of certain conditions
  • Possible improvements in care, support, and benefits they receive.