Title: Retirees to Receive Long-Awaited Salary Adjustments After Administrative Delays
Introduction
The Oil Industry Retirement Fund has announced that long-pending salary adjustments for retirees will be implemented in August or September, following unexpected administrative closures and operational constraints.
Operational Challenges and Priorities
In an official statement, the Fund’s Public Relations Department clarified that the delays were due to a 12-day administrative shutdown during the Sacred Defense Week, alongside the prioritization of interim pension payments for 41,000 retirees. Additionally, the Fund focused heavily on healthcare and welfare services during this period.
Healthcare Support During Shutdown
Amid the 12-day closure, the Fund processed 29,000 medical prescriptions and documents while disbursing nearly 100 billion tomans to cover retirees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Commitment to Retirees
The Fund reaffirmed its dedication to addressing retirees’ financial concerns while balancing critical healthcare and welfare obligations. The upcoming salary adjustments aim to resolve long-standing demands in line with the government’s support for retirees.
