Title: Social Security Pension Back Payments Commence in Phased National Rollout
Subheading: Structured Payment Schedule Ensures Timely Disbursement to All Eligible Pensioners
The long-awaited back payments for Iranian social security pensioners, stemming from a March 2024 benefit adjustment, have now begun distribution in a carefully structured, multi-phase national operation. The plan, designed for systematic and efficient implementation, aims to disburse these funds to approximately five million retirees and beneficiaries.
According to the official schedule released by the Social Security Organization, the first phase of payments has already been completed. This initial stage covered all disabled pensioners and retirees whose total monthly benefits are up to 20 million Tomans.
Subheading: Clear Timetable Provides Certainty for Beneficiaries
A clear and detailed timetable has been established to ensure transparency and manage expectations for all groups:
- Phase 1 (Completed): All disabled pensioners and retirees with benefits up to 20 million Tomans.
- Phase 2 (Scheduled for late September): All survivor pensioners will receive their back payments simultaneously with their regular September pension.
- Phase 3 (Following September’s regular pension): All other retirees will receive their outstanding payments.
This organized approach ensures that the entitlements of all pensioners are preserved and will be settled gradually according to the announced schedule, with the operation expected to be largely complete by the end of the current Iranian month of Shahrivar.
Subheading: Leadership Reaffirms Commitment to Pension Fund Stability
The commitment to this timeline was reinforced by Mostafa Salari, the Managing Director of the Social Security Organization. In a meeting with representatives of workers’ and pensioners’ associations, Mr. Salari pledged that nearly 80 percent of the nationwide back payments would be settled through these three phases by the end of Shahrivar.
Highlighting the broader context of ensuring the long-term health of the social security system, Mr. Salari noted that a proposal has been presented to the government and the parliament aimed at revitalizing the pension fund. The implementation of such measures is seen as essential for addressing the financial requirements of the fund and securing its sustainable future.