Topics: Eastern Europe
Czech Republic
New: Benefits Available to Holocaust Survivors Under the Czech Republic Social Security Administration Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and the Hardship Fund. Currently, CEEF payments are €336, the same as the Article 2 Fund, as a result of Claims Conference negotiations with the German government. The Claims […]
Croatia
Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and from the Holocaust Victim Compensation Fund (HVCF). Beginning in January 2013, CEEF payments increased to €300 per month from €260 due to Claims Conference negotiations with the German government, and are now €336. The Claims Conference negotiates on an ongoing basis with […]
Poland
10-day rehabilitation programs operated by the Commission held twice a year at the Srodborow facility outside of Warsaw. This program assists isolated and disabled Nazi victims in need of psychological support and rehabilitation in a Jewish environment. Activity Beginning in January 2022, CEEF payments increased to €600 per month due to Claims Conference negotiations with […]
Hungary
Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and the Hardship Fund. Currently, CEEF payments are €600, the same as the Article 2 Fund, as a result of Claims Conference negotiations with the German government. Recent governmental reforms have resulted in drastic cuts in Hungarian health care services and social […]
Slovakia
Dr. Peter Szanto z”l passed away in February 2023. May his memory be for a blessing. Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and from the Holocaust Victim Compensation Fund (HVCF). Beginning in January 2013, CEEF payments increased to €300 per month from €260 due to Claims Conference negotiations […]
