How to Request the Pension for Seniors?

The Pension for the Welfare of the Elderly It is a well-known right that serves to comprehensively and universally protect both Mexican men and women who are over 65 years of age and live in indigenous municipalities or the rest of the population over 68 years of age.

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

If you are old enough to register, we now explain what the most important requirements are so that you can register and start benefiting from this government program.

Main requirements to access the Pension for the Welfare of the Elderly

There are different requirements if the applicant is the older adult themselves to be considered for the benefit or if their family member or assistant makes the application.

The documents necessary to register may include official identification, proof of address, or even proof of non-receipt of other pensions.

Below, we clarify better:

Older adult applicant:

• Birth certificate;
• Valid Identification Document: Voting card either valid passport either Credential from the National Institute of Older Persons (INAPAM) or other documents that prove identity issued by the corresponding authority.
• Unique Population Registry Code (CURP).
• Proof of address (maximum 6 months old) or proof of residence from the local authority.

Applicants Adults Auxiliaries

• Valid Identification Document: Voting credential or valid passport or Credential of the National Institute of Older Persons (INAPAM) or other documents that prove identity issued by the corresponding authority.
• Unique Population Registry Code (CURP).
• Proof of address (maximum 6 months old) or proof of residence from the local authority.
• Document that proves the relationship with the older adult, in accordance with the provisions of the Single Welfare Format.

How do I register to participate?

Below we indicate the steps to follow so you can register:

• Check if you meet all the requirements;
• Gather all documents listed above;
• Make a visit to the Wellness Care Module that is closest to your home;
• Fill out the application that they will give you there. Provides all requested information accurately;
• Submit all requested documents;
• Wait for them to be evaluated so that you have an answer;
• Afterwards, you will receive a notification informing you if you have been accepted or if there is still missing information to complete;
• If the answer is positive, withdraw your bank card corresponding to the account in which your pension will be deposited bimonthly;
• Finally, you receive your pension and keep your information updated in the program system in case they need to contact you in any change situation.

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Written by

Everaldo Santiago