Resolution 187/2025, an update of the regulations for the medical assessment of disability for non-contributory pensions, has generated controversy by being considered a setback in the inclusion of people with disabilities in Argentina. This measure contradicts the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which the country has committed to respect.
The new regulations reintroduce a rehabilitative approach, viewing disability as a characteristic of the person that needs to be corrected, instead of focusing on modifying the environment to eliminate barriers that impede full participation in society. The changes include the repeal of decrees that expanded the rights of people with disabilities and the imposition of stricter requirements to access non-contributory pensions for disability.
One of the most controversial points is the reinstatement of the disability percentage as a criterion for granting benefits, which goes against the current conception of the rights of persons with disabilities. This measure also implies limiting the possibility of formally working for those who receive such pensions, creating new barriers to their labor inclusion.
Additionally, Resolution 187/2025 introduces administrative obstacles that hinder access to disability pensions, such as automatic suspension in case of notification problems or if the person receives financial assistance from a family member. These provisions severely limit access to a right that should be guaranteed to all persons with disabilities in the country.
The dismantling of the National Disability Agency and the mass layoffs in this organization have contributed to the current situation, evidencing a setback in the protection of the rights of people with disabilities in Argentina. The repeal of decrees aimed at harmonizing terminology and promoting the inclusion of this group shows a shift in focus by the government, which has been harshly criticized by organizations and human rights experts.
