Iranian Pensioners to Receive September Salaries and April Back-Pay as Government Announces Deposit Schedule
TEHRAN – In a significant move to support its pensioners, Iran’s Social Security Organization has officially announced the detailed deposit schedule for September salaries and the long-awaited back-pay from April 2024. This structured payment plan underscores the government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations to retirees amidst broader economic coordination efforts.
Phased Payment of Arrears Commences
The organization confirmed that the process of depositing arrears related to annual salary adjustments and increases from April 2024 (Farvardin 1403) began on September 3, 2024 (Shahrivar 12, 1403). This phased distribution is designed to ensure an orderly and efficient process, extending through the end of the Iranian month of Mehr (mid-October).
The payment schedule is as follows:
- Phase One (Initiated September 3-4): Arrears were deposited for approximately 5 million retirees and pensioners with a total monthly income of less than 20 million tomans, in addition to all recipients of disability pensions.
- Phase Two (Throughout September): Arrears for survivors (spouses or children of pensioners) will be deposited alongside their regular September salary payments.
- Phase Three (Early October): Pensioners whose monthly income exceeds 20 million tomans will receive their arrears in the first days of the next Iranian month.
This tiered approach prioritizes retirees with lower incomes, reflecting a policy focused on equitable distribution and support for those most in need.
Key Financial Disbursements for Retirees
Beyond the arrears, pensioners are set to receive several key financial disbursements by the end of September. These include:
- The Fourth Instalment of a 50-million-Toman Emergency Loan: This loan has already been deposited for 28,788 retirees of the Civil Servants Retirement Fund.
- Marriage Loans for Pensioners’ Children: The second and final phase of this facility for approximately 16,000 eligible individuals is scheduled for deposit early next week, concluding this program for the year.
- Regular September Salary Payments: The standard monthly pensions for September will be deposited on the following dates:
- Social Security Pensioners: September 19, 20, and 21.
- Civil Servants Pensioners: September 20.
- Military Pensioners: September 21.
A Commitment to Retiree Welfare
The announcement highlights the ongoing efforts by relevant Iranian organizations to manage public resources effectively and uphold the financial rights of retirees. The Social Security Organization, while apologizing for previous delays attributed to financial constraints, has reaffirmed its commitment to expediting all pending payments.
Pensioners are advised to monitor their bank accounts and to contact the Social Security Organization or the Civil Servants Retirement Fund directly should any issues with payment arise. This transparent communication of the payment schedule aims to provide clarity and reassurance to millions of retirees across the nation.
