Thousands of low-income pensioners will receive the annual €250 pension bonus for retirees during November, without any bureaucratic procedures. Specifically, 1.1 million people aged 65 and over will receive the tax-free benefit, which is now a permanent social benefit.
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€250 pension bonus for retirees: payment schedule and process
The Ministry of Finance has scheduled the payment of the €250 pension bonus for retirees during the period from November 10 to 20. The payment will be made directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through a fully automated process. As Deputy Finance Minister George Kotsiras emphasized, no application is required, as data is automatically drawn from EFKA and AADE.
€250 pension bonus for retirees: beneficiaries and income limits
The annual benefit targets three main categories of citizens:
- Low-income pensioners from all insurance funds
- Disability benefit recipients
- Uninsured elderly
To receive the €250 pension bonus for retirees, income criteria are set at €14,000 annually for single-person households and €26,000 for married couples. Additionally, the real estate property limit is set at €200,000 for single people and €300,000 for married couples or civil partnership members.
Who is excluded from the benefit
Those exceeding the established property limits will not receive the annual benefit. Besides property restrictions, retirees under 65 are also excluded, who will be included in the payment list when they reach the required age limit. Additionally, working pensioners are not entitled to the benefit, as their employment income is included in the total declared taxable income.
Permanent status and advantages
It should be noted that the €250 pension bonus for retirees now has permanent status and will be paid annually to a total of 1.4 million beneficiaries. Particularly important is that retired couples who meet the requirements receive double the amount, namely €500 total. The benefit remains fully tax-free and is not subject to offset against any debts to the State, providing real relief to low-income pensioners.
