Buenos Aires, March 17 (NA) – The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) maintains an economic benefit for people who have lost their jobs, with the aim of supporting them during their job search period. The program is aimed at dependent workers who lost their job for reasons beyond their will, such as dismissals without cause or termination of contract. According to Social Security system data, more than 150,000 workers received this benefit during 2025. This is a temporary income that seeks to sustain beneficiaries while they try to re-enter the labor market. In addition, the scheme includes access to other aids linked to the family situation of the beneficiary. What the ANSES benefit includes Beneficiaries maintain the right to different allowances, including: Prenatal allowance Child allowance Annual school allowance Allowances for marriage, birth, or adoption Who can access The benefit covers dependent workers who lose their job without cause or due to the termination of the employment relationship. Requirements vary depending on the type of work: Permanent workers: must have at least 6 months of contributions in the last 3 years prior to dismissal. Temporary or seasonal workers: must have worked for less than 12 months in the last 3 years and have more than 90 days of contributions in the last year. Construction workers: can access with at least 8 months of contributions in the last 2 years. How much is paid in March The amount of the benefit is calculated based on: The worker's previous income The months with registered contributions The system establishes a scheme of monthly installments: Between 2 and 12 installments for dependent workers Between 3 and 8 installments for construction workers Additionally, people over 45 years of age can access an extension of 6 additional months. How to process the benefit The process requires presenting documentation that proves the unemployment situation: ID (original and copy) Dismissal telegram, letter document, or employer notification In some cases: proof of bankruptcy, expired contract, or death certificate of the employer The management can be done: Through Virtual Attention, with CUIL and social security password At an ANSES office, with a prior appointment How the aid is paid Once the process is approved, ANSES manages the payment through a Social Security Savings Bank. The first payment is made at the bank teller. Then, the beneficiary receives a debit card to operate at ATMs. The holder must report the start of a new work activity and request the suspension of the benefit within 5 business days. What happens if the requirements are not met Those who do not reach the minimum contribution time cannot access the unemployment benefit. However, if the process was initiated and then suspended, it is possible to reactivate it within two years, as long as the person has worked formally for at least 12 months in that period. In these cases, access to other aids or social programs can also be evaluated, according to the labor situation of each applicant.
