Title: Government Announces Schedule for October Subsidy and Pension Disbursements
In a move to provide financial clarity for millions of citizens, the Iranian government has confirmed the detailed payment schedule for cash subsidies and social welfare pensions for the month of Mehr 1404 (September-October 2024). The announcement underscores the state’s commitment to its social support programs.
October Cash Subsidy Payment Details
The cash subsidy will be deposited into household accounts in two distinct phases, with amounts varying based on economic deciles.
Phase One: Friday, 25th of Mehr 1404
- Recipients: Households in the first to third economic deciles.
- Amount: 400,000 Tomans per individual.
- This results in payments ranging from 400,000 Tomans for a single-person household to 2,000,000 Tomans for a five-person household.
Phase Two: Wednesday, 30th of Mehr 1404
- Recipients: Households in the fourth to ninth economic deciles.
- Amount: 300,000 Tomans per individual.
- Payments for this group will range from 300,000 Tomans for a single-person household to 1,500,000 Tomans for a five-person household.
Clarity on the Electronic Coupon Scheme
In related welfare news, officials have clarified that there are no immediate plans to launch a new phase of the Electronic Coupon Scheme. Marjan Dabiri, the scheme’s spokesperson, emphasized that households in the first to seventh deciles have until the end of Aban 1404 (mid-November 2024) to utilize the credit allocated for the scheme’s fourth phase, which was deposited in the previous month.
Pension Payments for Welfare Recipients
The announcement also confirmed that monthly pensions for beneficiaries of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and the State Welfare Organization will be disbursed according to their pre-determined schedule, ensuring continuous support for these segments of society.
Authorities encourage citizens to use official channels such as the “Refah-e Man” mobile application and the official websites of the Welfare Organization and Refah Bank for managing their finances and receiving the latest updates. Recipients are also advised to ensure their bank account details and registered phone numbers are active to receive transaction notifications seamlessly.