Rewritten Title: A Test of Trust: Pensioners Await Promised Child Benefits Amidst Technical Delays
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A delay in the payment of a key child benefit for Iranian pensioners has sparked concern and calls for greater clarity from the Social Security Organization.
The Core of the Issue
At the heart of the matter is the temporary non-payment of the “child benefit” (Haq Olad) to a number of pensioners, including retirees and survivors. While the payment was expected to be deposited by mid-October, many have reported that their accounts have not been credited, leading to growing anxiety.
Official Explanation: A Technical Hurdle
In response to the concerns, the Social Security Organization has issued official statements clarifying the situation. The organization attributes the delay to “technical glitches in the system and incomplete information in some case files.” It has firmly stated that the child benefit has not been eliminated and that no changes have been made to the relevant laws.
To prevent incorrect payments, the system automatically halts disbursements when a beneficiary’s child information is not up-to-date. The organization has assured that this is a temporary, corrective measure.
A Vow to Rectify
The Social Security Organization has moved to reassure pensioners that their rights will be fully protected. In its communications, it has promised that “not a single right of the pensioners will be lost.” The delayed child benefit amounts are slated to be paid in full in subsequent monthly payments once the technical and informational issues are resolved.
Pensioners affected by the delay have been directed to follow up on their payment status by contacting the organization’s hotline at 1420 or through its online service portal.
Pensioners Seek Certainty
Despite these assurances, a wave of dissatisfaction has emerged on social media and through direct reports. Many retirees have expressed that in the current economic climate, even a short delay in benefit payments can significantly disrupt household budgets and family livelihoods. The primary demand from pensioner groups is for more precise and regular communication from the Social Security Organization regarding payment schedules and the reasons for any future delays.
The situation presents a challenge of administrative efficiency and public trust. As the organization works to rectify the technical issues, pensioners across the nation await the fulfillment of the promise that their duly owed benefits will be restored.