The Portuguese government is moving to consolidate thirteen existing social welfare programs into a single, unified payment system (PSU). Currently, approximately 155,000 individuals in Portugal receive the Rendimento Social de Inserção (RSI). The most prevalent benefit currently distributed is the old-age pension, alongside its associated supplement, reaching a significant portion of recipients. This reform aims to streamline the social safety net and potentially simplify access to aid for those in need. The government anticipates the PSU will improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens. Details regarding the implementation timeline and specific eligibility criteria for the PSU are still emerging. The change represents a major overhaul of Portugal’s social assistance framework.