Non-contributory Pensions Anses: Who Receives Them and How Much in March 2025

The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) confirmed the requirements and amounts for non-contributory pensions (PNC) for March 2025.

Non-contributory pensions (PNC) are intended for people in vulnerable situations who do not have sufficient contributions to access a retirement. To receive the benefit, it is necessary to meet certain specific conditions according to the type of pension.

Non-contributory pensions: requirements according to the type of benefit

Non-contributory pension for work disability

• Prove a work disability of 66% or more through an Official Medical Certificate (CMO).
• Be up to 65 years old.
• Be a native, naturalized, or resident Argentine with a minimum of 10 years in the country. In the case of minors, parents or guardians must prove 3 years of residence.
• Not receive another retirement or pension.
• If the applicant is a minor, the family group's income must not exceed the equivalent of four minimum retirements.
• If you live in Santiago del Estero, Santa Cruz, San Luis, La Pampa, Neuquén, or Tierra del Fuego, you need a cadastral report in your name or your spouse's.

Non-contributory pension for mothers of 7 children

• Be Argentine or naturalized with at least one year of residence in the country.
• If you are a foreigner, prove 15 years of residence in Argentina.
• Not receive retirement, pension, or withdrawal, whether contributory or non-contributory.
• Not receive Universal Child Allowance (AUH), Family Allowance for Child, or Pregnancy Allowance.
• Not possess assets, income, or economic resources that allow your subsistence or that of your family group.
• The spouse may have a social security benefit, but not a non-contributory old age or disability pension.

In case of death, the pension can be collected by the widow, incapacitated partner, or minor or disabled children.

Non-contributory pension for old age

• Be 70 years or older.
• Be a native or naturalized Argentine with at least 5 years of residence in the country.
• If you are a foreigner, you must have resided in Argentina for at least 40 years before applying for the pension.
• Not receive any other social security benefit, neither the holder nor their spouse.
• Not have assets, income, or resources that allow the subsistence of the beneficiary and their family.
• Not be detained at the disposal of the Justice.

If the holder leaves the country permanently, they will lose the right to the pension.

Non-contributory pension for people with HIV and/or Hepatitis B and/or C

• Be 18 years old and reside in Argentina at the time of application.
• If you are a naturalized Argentine or foreigner, you must prove 5 years of continuous residence.
• Have a diagnosis registered in the National Health Surveillance System.
• Pass the socioeconomic evaluation.

Monthly income can't exceed the equivalent of a Minimum Living and Mobile Wage. If you have a partner, the family group's income must not exceed three minimum wages.

When do I receive the non-contributory pension in March 2025?

ANSES confirmed the payment schedule for PNCs for March 2025, according to the DNI termination:

• DNI ending in 0 and 1: Wednesday, March 12.
• DNI ending in 2 and 3: Wednesday, March 12.
• DNI ending in 4 and 5: Thursday, March 13.
• DNI ending in 6 and 7: Thursday, March 13.
• DNI ending in 8 and 9: Friday, March 14.

How much is received for a non-contributory pension in March 2025?

ANSES announced an increase in non-contributory pensions for March 2025, adjusted for January's inflation, which was 2.2%.

• PNC for disability and old age: $195,366.08.
• PNC for mothers of seven children: $279,094.40.

The Government still needs to confirm whether there will be an additional bonus of $70,000, as occurred in previous months. The official announcement is expected in the days leading up to the start of the payment schedule.