The extraordinary bonus provisioned by the Government is aimed at reinforcing the economy of the elderly in the inflationary context. The $70,000 bonus will be granted to: Retirees and pensioners who receive benefits from the Argentine Integrated Pension System (SIPA). Beneficiaries who earn up to two minimum benefits (the amount will be adjusted at the time of payment). What is the Income Cap to Access the Benefit? The decree establishes an adjustment mechanism to ensure that the support reaches those who need it most, without exceeding an income limit. IMPORTANT: In the case of beneficiaries who exceed the minimum benefit, the payment will be adjusted so that the total income does not exceed $320,000 pesos. The National Executive Branch has officially confirmed an extraordinary pension bonus of $70,000 for retirees and pensioners. Through Decree 771/2025, published today in the Official Gazette, the Government provided for this income reinforcement for beneficiaries of the Argentine Integrated Pension System (SIPA) with the objective of protecting purchasing power against inflation and the increase in the cost of living. The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) will be in charge of automatically crediting this amount along with the benefits for the month of November 2025. If a retiree earns $280,000, for example, they will receive a bonus of $40,000 to reach the set cap. How Much is the Bonus and When is it Paid? The unified amount of the extraordinary bonus is $70,000 (seventy thousand pesos) for those who receive up to a minimum benefit. Detail Amount of the Bonus $70,000 pesos. Month of Payment November 2025 (together with the monthly benefit). Maximum Income Cap $320,000 pesos (sum of the benefit plus the bonus). Responsible Agency ANSES (National Social Security Administration). Payment Date of the Bonus for Retirees ANSES will be the body in charge of implementing the measure and will set the exact payment dates according to the usual November payment schedule. The bonus will be credited automatically, without the need for additional procedures. Beneficiaries of Non-Contributory Pensions and PUAME The text of Decree 771/2025 clarifies that the measure has a broad scope to protect the most vulnerable sectors of the pension system: The bonus will also be received by non-contributory pensioners (PNC). It includes beneficiaries of the Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM). The Government highlighted that this reinforcement 'is financed with resources from the National Treasury' and will not affect the calculation of future updates for mobility. Below, all the details on the requirements, the income cap, and who will receive the aid. The measure, signed by President Javier Milei, Minister of Economy Luis Caputo, and Head of Human Capital Sandra Pettovello, seeks to 'protect the purchasing power of the elderly' and 'accompany the transition process of the pension system'.
