Rewritten Title: Policy Update for Retirees: Navigating Subsidy Eligibility and Household Separation
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A recent announcement from Iran’s Subsidy Targeting Organization has clarified the criteria for cash subsidy eligibility, a development of particular importance to retirees and their families. The statement addresses how the economic status of adult children can impact the entire household’s subsidies.
The Core Issue: Household Economic Classification
Speaking to the Young Journalists Club, Seyyedeh Tayyebeh Hosseini, the spokesperson for the Subsidy Targeting Organization, explained that in many cases, the presence of adult children with sound economic standing in a household has led to the reclassification of the entire family into a higher economic decile. Consequently, the cash subsidy for the entire household, including retired parents, has been suspended.
For retirees with children over 18, if that child has an independent income and is classified as part of the household in official asset and banking transaction review systems, the parents’ household may be removed from the subsidy recipient list.
The Pathway to Resolution
The organization has outlined a clear procedure for families affected by this policy. Adult children over 18 who claim financial independence can formally apply for “separation from the parental household.”
This process initiates a new, individual economic assessment (decile-banding) for each person. If the parents then qualify based on their own economic status, this can pave the way for the reinstatement of their subsidy. The government has established official online portals for applicants to declare their economic capacity and for authorities to review the submitted information.
Furthermore, parliamentary representatives have promised that, should a proposed reform plan be approved, any removed subsidies would be reinstated.
A Broader Policy: Subsidy Separation for Independent Individuals
This update is part of a broader structural change in the subsidy payment system, designed to enhance social justice and the accurate allocation of state resources. The government has streamlined the process for single individuals to separate their subsidies from their family unit.
Key Conditions for Separation:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 35 years old.
- Independent Residence: Proof of living separately from the family, such as a rental agreement or certificate of residence, is required.
- Financial Capacity: Individuals must demonstrate independent income and assets.
The Application Process:
- Visit a Police +10 Office: Applicants must go to a Police +10 office with their identification documents and proof of independent residence.
- Register on the NCR System: The request for subsidy separation must be formally registered on the National Household Information Base website (ncr.ir).
- Upload Documents: If required, necessary documents should be uploaded to the support system of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare (hemayat.mcls.gov.ir).
- Review and Approval: Following verification, if the application is approved, the subsidy will be deposited into the applicant’s designated bank account.
This policy refinement underscores the government’s ongoing effort to balance welfare support with fiscal responsibility, ensuring that state aid reaches those in the designated economic brackets. Retirees and their families are encouraged to utilize the outlined procedures to ensure their household’s subsidy status accurately reflects their economic reality.