How to apply for Disability Benefits?

The Pension for the Well-being of Older People is a right that protects disabled individuals of different ages in Mexico, once they experience low economic conditions due to various difficulties, such as finding employment.

The program began operating in the country in 2020, following its approval in 2019.

If you are interested in signing up to receive a bimonthly financial aid from the government worth $2,950 Mexican pesos, we will now explain the main requirements for you to be able to register and start benefitting from this program.

Main requirements to access the Well-being Pension for People with Permanent Disabilities

It is essential to clarify here that there are various types of requirements depending on whether the applicant is the older adult receiving the benefit or if the request is made by a family member.

In this way, we clarify that the necessary documents for registration include official identification, proof of address, and the Disability Certificate.

Next, let’s clarify everything:

Applicant with Permanent Disability:

Readable birth certificate;

– Valid form of identification: voter ID card or current passport or military ID, professional license, senior citizen card (INAPAM), or identity card;

– Current Unique Population Registration Key (CURP) with recent print;

– Proof of address with a maximum of 6 months old (phone, electricity, gas, water, or property tax) or a residence certificate from the local authority;

– Disability certificate issued by a public health institution;

Contact telephone number to follow up on your procedure.

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– Valid Identification Document: Voter ID Card or Valid Passport or National Institute for Older Adults (INAPAM) Credential or other identity documents issued by the corresponding authority;

– Unique Population Registry Code (CURP);

– Proof of address (maximum 6 months old) or proof of residence from local authority;

Document proving the family relationship with the person with a permanent disability.

How can I register to participate?

Below are the steps you need to follow to complete your registration:

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– Check if it meets all the requirements;

• Gather all the documents mentioned above;

Visit the Well-Being Attention Module closest to your home on the days that correspond to the first letter of your last name.

Fill out the application form that they will give you there. Provide all the requested information accurately;

• Provide all the requested documents;
• Wait for them to be evaluated so that you receive a response;

Afterwards, you will receive a notification informing you whether you have been accepted or if there is still missing information to complete.

If your answer is positive, please withdraw your corresponding bank card for the account where your pension will be deposited every two months;

Finally, you will receive your pension and keep your information updated in the program’s system in case they need to contact you in any situation of change.

Are you interested in discovering another benefit?

Now, we introduce you to the benefit provided by the Spanish government known as Young People Building the Future. This benefit offers young people aged 18 to 29 an opportunity to secure their first job and receive training for the labor market.

Discover the main benefits of this program below:

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Provide medical insurance throughout the training period.

It caters to both Mexican youth and foreigners living in Mexico.

Click below to learn more.

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