Find out who this incentive is for and what requirements they must meet.
The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) confirmed the update of the amounts of retirements, pensions and allowances for January 2025. Among these benefits is the Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM)which its current value is equivalent to $207,679.01.
The increase in benefits is proportionally related to the registered value of inflation in November of this year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) made by him National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC). This month it increased by 2.4%.
Who can access the PUAM
The PUAM It is financial support aimed at those over 65 years of age. who do not have a retirement or pension. Those who receive this incentive have health coverage and PAMI services and can access family allowances (for a son or daughter with a disability, for a spouse, and Annual School Aid).
Retirees and IPS pensioners
Requirements to access PUAM 2025
To access the PUAM, holders must meet only four requirements:
- Have 65 years or older.
- Be Argentine or naturalized with 10 years of residence in the country (prior to the application), or foreign with a minimum residence of 20 years.
- Not receiving or having the right to any retirement or pension from a national organization or from provincial or municipal funds or institutes, nor unemployment insurance.
- Maintain residence in the country once the pension has been requested.
PUAM amount in January 2025
The PUAM values are equivalent to 80% of a minimum retirement and is updated depending on the Mobility Law. For January of next year, the amount will be $212,663.30but thanks to a pension reinforcement that is part of ANSES policies to improve the purchasing power of the holders, the total income will be worth $282,663.70.
Registration for the pension is carried out through the official website of the organization or in its offices, where they must present documentation confirming compliance with the requirements.
Source: Ambito
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