The budget will be divided into two main lines. Half, 2 million euros, will be used to finance the hiring of an unemployed person to replace the titular self-employed worker during their absence. The remaining two million will be dedicated to paying Social Security contributions for the duration of the leave.
The aid to cover the replacement can be up to 1,250 euros per month, limited by the cost of hiring. It can be requested by those on leave for birth, adoption, guardianship for adoption purposes, or foster care. It also includes those who interrupt their activity due to risk during pregnancy or natural breastfeeding, or due to temporary incapacity exceeding 120 days. To access this subsidy, it will be necessary to have hired a person registered as a job seeker with the Community of Madrid's employment offices.
This benefit will cover the period when the replacement contract and the self-employed worker's absence overlap, with a maximum of six months for family reconciliation cases. The replacement's working hours can be full-time or part-time; in the latter case, it must be at least 50%, and the amount will be reduced proportionally.
The second line of aid will cover up to 1,606 euros per month of the Social Security contributions that the self-employed worker must pay during the days they are on temporary incapacity, with a limit of the first 60 days of leave.
The application period for this aid, aimed at those working for themselves in the Community of Madrid and registered with the RETA or an alternative mutual society, will be from January 1 to February 28, 2027. Hiring and contributions made during 2026 will be taken into account. The subsidies will be financed by funds from the SEPE and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.
