Final Hours: A Critical Deadline for Subsidies and What It Means for Millions
Imminent Payments Announced for Lower-Income Families
In a significant move to support household economies, the government has announced that the fifth phase of the Essential Goods Subsidy, commonly known as the “Goods Basket” program, is set to be disbursed soon. This payment is specifically earmarked for the first to seventh income deciles. The timing of this distribution has been a key focus, with the Islamic Consultative Assembly, particularly its Speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasizing that these payments must be processed during the Persian month of Aban, indicating that the financial transfers could begin imminently.
Policy Shift: Recalibrating the Subsidy System
This development is part of the broader implementation of the national budget law for the current year. In line with this policy, the government has taken steps to refine the subsidy system by removing cash subsidies for the three highest income deciles. To date, subsidies for over 8 million individuals in these brackets have been revoked. This recalibration aims to ensure that state support is directed more precisely toward those with the greatest need, a central tenet of the government’s economic justice policies.
A Call to Action for Those Wrongly Categorized
The government has issued a critical advisory for citizens who believe they have been incorrectly placed in a higher income bracket or erroneously removed from the subsidy recipients list. Individuals in this situation are strongly urged to file an official objection before the new Goods Basket payments are distributed to have a chance of being reinstated.
How to File an Objection: A Step-by-Step Guide
All objections must be submitted exclusively through the official “Hemayat” (Support) system at hemayat.mcls.gov.ir. In-person visits to government offices for this purpose will not be processed. The process is streamlined for citizen convenience:
- Access the Portal: Visit the Hemayat system website.
- Log In: Enter the national ID code and registered mobile number of the head of the household.
- Review and Object: Carefully examine the presented financial information and formally register your objection.
- Receive Tracking Code: Upon successful submission, you will receive a tracking code. Await the outcome, which will be communicated through the same system.
For assistance, dedicated helplines are available 24/7 at 021-6369, or during office hours at 021-36136328 or 021-36136000 (extensions 4 or 5).
Alternative Methods for Economic Decile Inquiry
Citizens can check their household’s economic status through several channels:
- Hemayat System: The primary portal for checking subsidy status, decile classification, and filing objections.
- USSD Code: By dialing
#43857*[National Code]#from the mobile number of the household head. - Police +10 Offices: A viable option for those without easy access to online services.
- Automated Phone Service: Inquiries can also be made via the numbers 021-6369 or 09200006369.
This comprehensive system underscores the government’s commitment to a transparent and accessible process for its social support programs.