Fifth Family Support Package: Enhanced Aid and Official Payout Schedule Announced
Government Announces New Support Package with Increased Benefits
In a significant move to bolster household economic resilience, the fifth phase of the electronic commodity voucher program has been officially detailed. According to reports, this new installment will feature a substantial increase in the credit amount compared to previous cycles, marking a continued commitment to targeted social support.
Key Payout Dates Revealed
A pivotal aspect of the announcement is the official schedule for disbursements. It is anticipated that the electronic voucher transfers for income deciles 1 to 7 will commence on October 27, 2025. This date holds cultural and religious significance, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zainab (SA).
The rollout is expected to be phased:
- Payments for deciles 1 to 3 are projected to begin on the initial date.
- Deciles 4 to 7 will likely receive their allocations during the middle or latter part of the Iranian month of Aban (late October to mid-November 2025).
Expanded Support and Strategic Focus
The fifth support package is not limited to a simple credit increase. The basket of eligible electronic goods has also been expanded, with a particular focus on benefiting deciles 1 to 3 the most. This strategic enhancement is designed to directly assist the most vulnerable households.
Policy Objectives: Combating Inflation and Optimizing Subsidies
The government’s program to increase the voucher credit is framed within broader economic policies aimed at providing financial support to lower-income families. The core objectives are to help them counter inflationary pressures and to facilitate more effective management of subsidy resources.
This initiative is specifically engineered to enable the purchase of essential goods for vulnerable segments of society, thereby alleviating a portion of the burden from rising prices. Furthermore, the reallocation of resources, following the adjustment of direct cash subsidies for deciles 8 to 10, has enabled a more substantial and focused support mechanism for lower-income households in this fifth phase.
In a notable shift, the voucher amount for deciles 1 to 3 will see a significant rise and will no longer be capped at a previous limit. Official information currently confirms this definitive increase for the first three deciles, while details regarding a potential raise for deciles 4 to 7 are yet to be finalized and announced.