Title: Iran Refines Subsidy System to Enhance Economic Justice, Announces November Payout Schedule
Introduction
In a significant step to optimize its social welfare system, Iran is implementing refined criteria for its national subsidy program. These adjustments, which leverage advanced data analysis, are designed to ensure that government support reaches its intended beneficiaries with greater precision. The upcoming November payment will proceed as scheduled for eligible households.
New Eligibility Criteria for Greater Fairness
A central component of this policy refinement is the application of a more sophisticated economic index to identify high-income households. Official announcements clarify that families with an estimated monthly income, after deducting rent, exceeding 10 million tomans are now deemed ineligible for cash subsidies. This approach utilizes a broader range of verified data, including banking transactions and asset ownership, to create a more transparent and accurate picture of a household’s true economic standing.
A Formula Focused on Real Purchasing Power
The new methodology for determining eligibility is centered on calculating a household’s real purchasing power. By factoring in major cost-of-living expenses, such as housing rent, the system aims to provide a more equitable assessment, particularly for families residing in major urban centers where living costs are higher. The 10 million toman threshold is a general guideline and may be adjusted to account for regional economic variations.
November Subsidy Payment Schedule
The Targeted Subsidies Organization has confirmed the disbursement schedule for the upcoming payment cycle. Payouts for the Persian month of Aban 1404 will be structured as follows:
- Deciles 1 to 3: Payments will be deposited on November 16, 2025.
- Deciles 4 to 9: Payments will be deposited on November 21, 2025, and will be available for withdrawal from midnight of that day.
The subsidy amounts per individual remain unchanged from previous cycles, with deciles 1-3 receiving 400,000 tomans and deciles 4-9 receiving 300,000 tomans.
Ongoing Optimization of the Welfare System
The process of identifying and removing high-income households from the subsidy registry is ongoing. Since the beginning of the current Persian year, subsidies for approximately 9 million individuals from the eighth and ninth income deciles have been discontinued. This action is primarily based on verifiable financial data, including the possession of multiple active bank accounts, stock ownership, and luxury assets.
The Framework for Economic Categorization
The economic categorization of households is conducted by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare through its Comprehensive System for Managing Social Support. This multi-faceted process considers a range of criteria to ensure accurate classification, including:
- Individual Factors: Number of household members, presence of individuals with specific illnesses or disabilities.
- Asset Holdings: Ownership of multiple residential properties, luxury vehicles, or a high number of cars.
- Income Indicators: Analysis of average banking transactions and employment and insurance records of the household head.
This comprehensive framework supports the core objective of the subsidy program: to uphold justice and equity in the distribution of state support.