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Social Security Pensioners: August Payments & Backpay Set for Disbursement – Key Details
Pension Payments to Begin Tomorrow
Social Security pensioners will receive their August benefits along with the outstanding adjustment from March 2024 between August 19-21, as confirmed by the Minister of Labor, Cooperation, and Social Welfare earlier this month.
The delayed March adjustment—estimated at 3 to 4 million tomans per retiree—will finally be paid after months of anticipation. While the Social Security Organization has yet to issue an official statement or salary slips, the Minister assured that the disbursement will be completed by the end of August.
Revised Payment Schedule
This year, the payment schedule for Social Security pensions shifted from a phased, alphabet-based system (starting mid-month) to a consolidated three-day window at month’s end—a move aimed at streamlining transactions and improving coordination with the national banking network.
- August payments: Disbursed August 19-21 for Social Security pensioners.
- Civil service retirees: Payments on August 20.
- Military retirees: Payments on August 21.
Addressing Retirees’ Concerns
The delay in March’s adjustment payments had raised financial anxieties among retirees, many of whom rely on these funds for daily expenses and debt obligations. The Minister’s announcement has been met with cautious optimism, as retirees await tangible action.
Government Commitment Highlighted
Dr. Ahmad Meydari, Minister of Labor, Cooperation, and Social Welfare, emphasized the government’s dedication to resolving retirees’ financial concerns, noting close collaboration with the Plan and Budget Organization and Social Security to expedite payments.
Looking Ahead
Retirees are advised to prepare for the late-month disbursement and adjust their financial planning accordingly. The government’s efforts to accelerate payments and reduce bureaucratic delays reflect ongoing reforms to enhance welfare services.
Note: Further updates will follow upon the Social Security Organization’s official confirmation.