Retirees to Receive Overdue April Payments Starting Next Week
In a significant development for the nation’s pensioners, the head of the Social Security Organization has announced that the overdue benefits for the month of April will begin to be disbursed starting next week.
Mostafa Salari, speaking at a gathering of employers in Fars province, provided key updates on several ongoing financial and regulatory matters. Central to his address was the implementation of the pension adjustment plan for retirees.
Pension Adjustment Plan Progress
Mr. Salari detailed that, in accordance with the Seventh Development Plan law, two phases of the pension adjustment—aligning payments with comparable active workers—have already been completed. He confirmed that a third and final phase of this adjustment is scheduled for implementation in the coming year, marking a continued commitment to the financial well-being of retirees.
Addressing Government Debts and Pharmacy Claims
The official also addressed the critical issue of government debts to the Social Security Organization, which have impacted its ability to settle claims, including those from pharmacies. Out of a total debt of 185 trillion tomans, an allocation of 70 trillion tomans in securities is set to be approved by the heads of the branches of government next week. The subsequent sale of these securities is expected to provide the necessary liquidity to clear a substantial portion of these outstanding obligations.
Reform for Hazardous Occupations
Furthermore, Salari emphasized the necessity of reforming the regulations governing hard and hazardous occupations. He stated that the classification of a job’s difficulty and risk must be proportionate to ensure that neither employers nor the Social Security Fund face operational challenges. He confirmed that through collaboration with both labor and employer communities, the relevant bylaws are slated for imminent revision.
