Pensions for older adults They benefit more than 16 million people, allowing them to live with peace of mind after years of work.
At the moment, There is a debate about whether grandparents can simultaneously receive the pension from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Welfare pension. To clarify, it is important to understand what each one consists of.
Welfare Pension: This pension is intended for people over 65 years old who have enrolled in the Federal Government’s social program.
The support is from six thousand pesos every two months and is delivered through Welfare Bankbenefiting approximately 12 million people.
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IMSS pension: This pension is for those who have completed a work cycle and have made their retirement contributions.
Charged monthlybased on a proportional share of salary at the time of retirement, and there are more than four million retirees in this program.
Can both pensions be received?
The answer is yes. Those who turn 65 can access the IMSS and Welfare pensions at the same time, since they are considered different social supports according to the law.
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