The government has revised rules for family pensions, limiting the eligibility of minors to the age of 21, according to a new directive issued by the Ministry of Finance, Express News reported.
The ministry clarified in a memo that family pensions will now be granted to eligible children up to the age of 21. The change, in force since September 10, 2024, applies to retirees according to the usual eligibility criteria for family pensions.
According to the ministry, children meeting the eligibility criteria set out in a previous memorandum published on October 23, 2023 will continue to receive a pension until the age of 21. However, once a child reaches adulthood during this period, they will no longer be eligible for the pension. .
In the event of the death of the spouse receiving the pension, another eligible family member will be entitled to the family pension.
“If the wife dies or becomes ineligible, the duration of entitlement to family pension for the next eligible family member will be limited to 10 years or the remaining period to 10 years,” the ministry explained.
