Rewritten Title: Landmark Financial Disbursement: Government Fulfills Pension Adjustment Pledge with Direct Payments
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In a significant move demonstrating the state’s commitment to its social welfare obligations, a major operation to disburse adjusted pension arrears has commenced. Retirees under the Social Security Organization have been advised to check their bank accounts as a new phase of direct, lump-sum payments is now underway.
Phased Rollout Nears Completion
According to informed sources within the Social Security Organization, the process of settling arrears for retirees who receive their pensions from banks other than Refah Bank has been successfully concluded. Concurrently, payments for those using Refah Bank have commenced and are proceeding systematically.
The disbursement for Refah Bank pensioners is being carried out on a daily basis, organized alphabetically, with approximately 100,000 individuals set to receive their payments. Officials have confirmed that this specific phase will be fully completed within the next seven days, marking a critical milestone in the government’s financial planning.
Closing the Book on Annual Adjustments
This disbursement initiative finalizes the implementation of the pension adjustment plan for the current Iranian year. A senior official from the Retirees’ Association, Mohammad Asadi, provided clarity on the timeline, stating, “The payment of arrears began last month, and retirees with pensions below a certain threshold have already received their adjustments. Furthermore, payments for survivor beneficiaries were also processed alongside their regular pensions.”
Asadi further elaborated that for retirees with pensions above the specified threshold, the payment process began on a designated date in mid-October. This process is being followed across all banking partners based on the same organized, alphabetical order to ensure systematic and fair distribution.
Addressing Concerns with Oversight
While the official announcement provided a clear start date for the payments, some retirees have reported delays, highlighting concerns over communication. In response, authorities have emphasized that the rollout is inherently gradual and will continue until the end of the current month.
To mitigate any uncertainty and reinforce public trust, the Social Security Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to both expediting the payments and providing accurate information. Asadi stressed that relevant associations are conducting daily monitoring of the operational process to ensure that no eligible retiree is omitted from these crucial financial adjustments.
A Step Toward Enhanced Welfare
This organized disbursement is a pivotal step in streamlining government payouts and reducing delays. The intelligent planning, based on pension amount and alphabetical order, underscores a commitment to equitable and balanced wage justice. Retirees who encounter any discrepancies are encouraged to formally follow up through the channels of their respective associations. With the process expected to be fully concluded within the week, this initiative aims to solidify confidence in the nation’s social security framework.