Additional Pension: Central Government Pensioners Latest News: Recently, the Government of India gave a big gift to the pensioners. The government issued a notification for additional pension.
Additional Pension For Central Government Pensioners: In 2024, the Government of India gave a big gift to pensioners. The government announced additional pension for pensioners who have reached the age of 80. This increased pension will help them cope with inflation and meet other expenses like medical expenses and housing and meet additional financial needs.
Pensioners: Central Government Pensioners
When a pensioner reaches the age of 80, they will start receiving additional pension payments, according to a memorandum issued on October 18, 2024. The main objective is to provide financial assistance by providing adequate support to senior citizens to live effectively.
Additional Pension: Additional Pension
On October 18, 2024, DoPPW issued detailed guidelines on additional financial assistance available to pensioners after attaining the age of 80. The government clarifies that the pension amount can be availed using sub-rule 6 of rule 44 of CCS Rules 2021. The additional pension amount will provide financial assistance to senior citizens to cope with inflation and the increasing cost of living.
Super Senior Citizens: When will pensioners get additional pension?
Pensioners will start receiving additional pension when they reach the age of 80. After this age, the additional pension will be increased by 10% every 5 years. If pensioners reach the age of 100, they will receive up to 100% of their total pension payment as additional pension.
Compassionate Allowance: Here you can find out how much additional pension, called Compassionate Allowance, will be available by age.
- From 80 to 85 years of age: 20% additional pension on the basic pension.
- From 85 years to 90 years: Additional pension of 30% of the basic pension will be available.
- From 90 to 95 years of age: Additional pension of 40% of the basic pension will be available.
- From 95 years to 100 years: Additional pension of 50% of the basic pension will be available.
- For those aged 100 and above: 100% additional pension on the basic pension.
The pensioner will start receiving additional pension from the first day of the month in which he reaches the age of 80.
Will there be any changes in the supplementary pension?
Pensioners are likely to get a new update on additional pension soon. There has been a long-standing demand for the age at which additional pension can be started. Currently, additional pension is available after the age of 80. However, there is a widespread perception that the need for money is highest for pensioners between the ages of 65 and 75 and that there is no point in increasing pension after the age of 80. A parliamentary committee has also made a recommendation to the government in this regard.
The parliamentary committee has recommended that the additional pension amount be increased by 5% every 5 years, starting at the age of 65. Accordingly,
– 5% at age 65,
– 10% at age 70,
– 15% at age 75,
– 20% at age 80
Accordingly, it has been recommended to increase the pension.
However, no clear decision has been taken on this yet. If this recommendation is implemented, pensioners will start receiving pension increases within a few years of retirement.
(Disclaimer: This post is written for informational purposes only. No guarantee is given for any change in the additional pension or the age at which additional pension can be started. It is recommended to consult official government websites for the latest and most accurate information.)
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