The 2023 Long-Term Care Act (Poldrugovac, 2023) foresaw the implementation of long-term care (LTC) support in phases. In January 2025, the right to compensation for carers who live with the person needing support was implemented. On 1 July 2025, the right to home care services according to the new Act came into force. Additionally, on the same day, the provisions related to e-care were also implemented. These are mainly financial support mechanisms for individuals taking advantage of smart technologies, such as personal smart alarms and GPS systems, that increase the safety and autonomy of individuals.
Furthermore, as of July, a new compulsory contribution to support the long-term care system was introduced, as foreseen by the Long-Term Care Act. The contribution for employers and employees is set to 1% of gross salary for each, while retirees will pay a 1% contribution out of their net pension.