01/07/2026 21:15 - Economia
For our international readers, ANSES (Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social) is Argentina's national social security administration, similar to the Social Security Administration in the United States. It manages retirement pensions, family allowances, and other social benefits. The agency has confirmed a 2.15% increase for all pensioners effective July 2026, based on the mobility formula that adjusts benefits according to the Consumer Price Index (IPC) from May 2026.
Amounts in Argentine Pesos (ARS)
| Benefit Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum Pension | $411,989.33 |
| Minimum Pension + Bonus | $481,989.33 |
| Maximum Pension | $2,772,298.06 |
| PUAM (with bonus) | $399,591.46 |
| Non-Contributory Pensions | $358,392.53 |
Amounts in Argentine Pesos (ARS)
| Benefit Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| AUH (per child) | $148,049 |
| AUH Monthly (80%) | $118,439.20 |
| AUH Retention (20%) | $29,609.80 |
| AUH Disability | $482,062 |
| Family Allowance Range 1 | $74,033 |
The Asignación Universal por Hijo is Argentina's child benefit program, similar to the Child Tax Credit in the US or Child Benefit in the UK. It provides monthly payments to families for each child under 18 (or disabled children of any age) who attend school and complete required vaccinations. Families receive 80% monthly and the remaining 20% is retained until year-end when they prove school attendance and vaccination compliance.
The Pensión Universal para el Adulto Mayor is designed for people aged 65+ who don't qualify for regular retirement benefits due to insufficient contribution years. It's essentially a safety net pension for those who worked informally or had gaps in their employment history. The amount is approximately 80% of the minimum pension, ensuring a basic income for all elderly citizens.
Payment dates are determined by the last digit of your DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad), Argentina's national ID card. This system helps prevent bank overcrowding by distributing payments across multiple days:
Beneficiaries receiving pensions higher than the minimum will collect on these dates:
| DNI Ending | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 0 and 1 | Thursday, July 23 |
| 2 and 3 | Friday, July 24 |
| 4 and 5 | Monday, July 27 |
| 6 and 7 | Tuesday, July 28 |
| 8 and 9 | Wednesday, July 29 |
The $70,000 pesos bonus is paid as an additional supplement to help low-income pensioners cope with inflation. This bonus does NOT modify the base pension amount - the mobility increase is calculated separately on the pension itself. This structure ensures that the most vulnerable retirees receive extra support while maintaining the integrity of the pension calculation system for future adjustments.
Argentina's pension system operates under a monthly adjustment mechanism established by Decree 274/2024. Benefits are updated based on the Consumer Price Index (IPC) from two months prior. For July 2026, the increase is based on May 2026 inflation data. This predictable formula helps pensioners maintain purchasing power despite Argentina's historically high inflation rates, providing stability and certainty for retirees planning their monthly budgets.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
