Anses Retirements: Javier Milei's Government Confirmed Increases Starting in March

The National Government formalized a new increase for retirees and pensioners starting in March, as established in the Official Gazette. The amounts of the Universal Basic Benefit (PBU) and the Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM) were also updated. 

With this measure, the benefits are adjusted to inflation, ensuring relief for millions of beneficiaries.

How much will pensions increase in March?

After the signing of Decree 274/24, the Government of Javier Milei established that pensions and retirements will be updated according to the inflation index calculated by INDEC. In January, inflation was 2.2%, which directly impacts the March benefits.

With this adjustment, the new amounts will be as follows:

• Minimum retirement: $279,121.71
• Maximum retirement: $1,878,224.89
• Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM): $223,297.37
• Universal Basic Benefit (PBU): $127,685.44

ANSES: how the $70,000 bonus will be applied

The $70,000 bonus, which had been granted to retirees with lower incomes, will remain in effect in March. This reinforcement will benefit those receiving the minimum retirement, allowing their income to reach $349,121.71.

For those exceeding the minimum benefit, the bonus will be adjusted proportionally until reaching that amount.

Pension mobility: an adjustment based on inflation

This increase is part of the new pension mobility formula, which now takes into account the inflation index. The measure aims to prevent the loss of purchasing power from affecting retirees and to ensure an automatic adjustment month by month.

Additionally, the minimum and maximum taxable bases for the calculation of contributions will be updated to $94,008.14 and $3,055,220.44, respectively.

The decision seeks to protect purchasing power and ensure that benefits do not lose value against rising prices.