In March, holders of Non-Contributory Pensions (PNC) for Disability and Old Age can expect an increase in their benefit of $195,557. To be eligible for this benefit, the family group of minors must not exceed four minimum pensions. However, the Government has established a new residency requirement for pensions, which means that those holders who are absent from the country for more than 90 consecutive days will lose their right to receive payment, according to Resolution 918/2024. To verify compliance with this requirement, the database of the National Migration Directorate will be used.
The National Government has announced stricter measures to ensure that Disability Pensions are granted only to those who meet the legal requirements. Thorough audits will be conducted on more than one million Disability Pensions nationwide, and official letters will be sent to beneficiaries. These audits aim to detect irregularities and possible fraud in the granting of the pension benefit, as previous audits revealed that a high percentage of beneficiaries did not meet the requirements to receive the pension.
Beneficiaries who do not meet the requirements set by the Government risk losing their pensions. Those who do not comply with the requirements are expected to be removed and cease to receive the benefit. It is essential to meet the requirements, which include an Official Medical Certificate issued by an official establishment or the ANDIS, a degree of disability equal to or greater than 66%, being under 65 years old, being an Argentine resident or having 10 years of residency in the country, and not receiving additional pensions or benefits. It is important to comply with these requirements to ensure the continuity of the benefit.
