Title: Social Security Pension Arrears for March Disbursed in Phased National Rollout
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In a significant development addressing pensioners’ key concerns, the long-awaited disbursement of outstanding March pension adjustments for Social Security retirees is now underway. The head of the Social Security Retirees Association has confirmed the rollout of the remaining payments, marking a critical phase in resolving this matter.
Payment Progress and Prioritization
According to Mohammad Asadi, Head of the Social Security Retirees Association, the process of clearing the March arrears began last month. He confirmed that retirees receiving less than 20 million Tomans in monthly pensions have already received their adjustments. Payments to retirees with pensions exceeding that threshold reportedly commenced on October 12th.
“The payments in other banks are being processed based on an alphabetical order,” Asadi stated, adding that the same systematic approach is being followed at Bank Refah.
Addressing a Key Public Concern
The issue of the March pension adjustments has been a primary focus for retiree groups in recent months. While initial payment phases have been completed for lower-income pensioners, the delay in finalizing payments for all retirees had become a central point of discussion.
Public attention is now focused on the clarification of a precise timeline for the remaining payments and the official announcement of a detailed, phased disbursement schedule to ensure nationwide transparency.
Systematic Implementation and Future Steps
The payment of the March arrears has been executed in a structured, multi-phase manner:
- The initial phase targeted retirees with pensions below 20 million Tomans.
- Subsequent phases have been integrated with the disbursement of regular monthly pensions for others.
- The final phase, now in progress, involves the gradual settlement of all remaining arrears according to the announced schedule.
This measured approach is designed to ensure an orderly and efficient distribution of funds across the retiree community. Authorities continue to work on providing clear and consistent communication regarding the payment status to all beneficiaries.