Title: New Payment Schedule Announced for Social Security Pension Adjustments
A Step Forward for Retirees
In a significant move to address the economic needs of its retirees, Iran’s Social Security Organization has unveiled a detailed, phased payment schedule for pension arrears. This initiative, aligned with the government’s policy of pension harmonization and compensating for living costs, is set to provide substantial financial relief to the retired community.
Payment Breakdown: A Phased Approach
The newly released schedule outlines a clear plan for disbursing back payments, which cover the difference between previous pension amounts and newly adjusted rates. The payments will be processed in groups, with the arrears for several months being paid in a single lump sum.
Key details from the official announcement include:
- Average Monthly Arrears: The owed amount varies, averaging between 1.5 to 2.5 million Tomans per month for different retiree groups.
- Lump-Sum Payment: The accumulated arrears for multiple months will be paid out all at once.
A detailed table categorizes the beneficiaries:
| Retiree Category | Increase Percentage | Average Monthly Arrears | Total Arrears (Lump Sum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum-Wage Pensioners | 35% | 2,000,000 Tomans | 8,000,000 Tomans |
| Other Tiers (Graduated) | 22% | 1,500,000 Tomans | 6,000,000 Tomans |
| Harmonized Pensioners | Up to 40% | 2,500,000 Tomans | 10,000,000 Tomans |
Government Backing and Broader Financial Context
The payment process is supported by a major resolution from the Supreme Council of Economic Coordination of the Heads of Branches. The council approved a framework for the government to settle its obligations to the Social Security Organization, amounting to 185 trillion Tomans. This settlement will be facilitated through 70 trillion Tomans in Islamic financial bonds and 115 trillion Tomans in shares and assets.
According to the public relations department of the Social Security Organization, once the liquidity from these bonds is secured, it will also be used to pay the outstanding claims of contracted academic and non-academic medical centers.
Rollout Timeline and Information Channels
The process of paying the remaining pension adjustments and annual salary increases related to the start of the current Iranian year (Farvardin 1404) for the final group of retirees and pensioners began gradually on Monday, October 12th.
The public relations office has strongly advised all beneficiaries to refer exclusively to official channels for updates, including the organization’s website (Tamin.ir) and its official social media pages under the unified handle Tamin_Media. For any inquiries, the 24/7 response system is available by dialing 1420 from anywhere in the country.
