Your Subsidy Tier is Finalized: A Guide for All Recipients
In a significant step towards refining its social support system, the Iranian government has completed the comprehensive re-categorization of households into subsidy tiers. This initiative is a core component of the state’s policy to ensure that financial aid and subsidies are distributed with greater equity and precision.
A System for Equitable Distribution
The household subsidy tier system, a cornerstone of the government’s targeted support strategy, classifies families into one of ten income groups, known as “deciles.” The primary objective is to create a more just distribution network for state subsidies, ensuring that support reaches low and middle-income families more effectively. Under this framework, lower deciles (1-3) are typically eligible for more substantial support, while higher-income deciles (8-10) may see a reduction or exclusion from certain benefits.
The Data-Driven Approach
The categorization process is underpinned by a sophisticated and multi-source data collection mechanism. To build an accurate economic profile of each household, the system draws upon a wide array of national databases. This includes:
- Identity and Demographic Data: Information on family size, marital status, and age, sourced from the national civil registration system.
- Income and Asset Information: Crucial data on salaries and pensions (from the Social Security Organization and the Tax Affairs Organization), bank transaction histories, and records of property and vehicle ownership.
From Raw Data to a Welfare Index
This raw data is processed using advanced statistical models and algorithms to generate a unique welfare index for each household. This index factors in average monthly household expenditure, per capita income, and the weighted value of owned assets. Each family is then assigned a final score and rank, which directly determines their level of state support.
A New Portal for Transparency and Appeals
Following the recent update to the tier classifications, some households previously eligible for subsidies have been excluded. To address this and uphold principles of transparency, the Ministry of Welfare has launched a new dedicated portal, the “Complaint System for Subsidy Tier Classification” (also known as the Comprehensive Iranian Welfare System or the Livelihood Support System).
This platform, accessible at hemayat.mcls.gov.ir, allows citizens to formally register an appeal, request a review of their case, and track the status of their complaint using their national identification number. While the system is currently undergoing updates and may be temporarily inaccessible, its establishment underscores the government’s commitment to a fair and accountable process, providing a direct channel for households to seek redress regarding their subsidy status.