The Government has reviewed the family pension rules, limiting the eligibility of children at the age of 21, according to a new directive issued by the Ministry of Finance, said Express News.
The Ministry clarified in an office memorandum that family pensions will now be granted to eligible children until the age of 21. The change, effective since September 10, 2024, applies to pensioners according to the usual eligibility criteria for the family pension.
According to the Ministry, children who meet the eligibility standards described in a previous memorandum issued on October 23, 2023 will continue to receive pensions until they turn 21. However, once a child reaches adulthood during this period, he will no longer qualify for the pension. .
In the cases where the beneficiary spouse of the pension, another member of the eligible family will be entitled to the family pension.
“If the wife dies or ceases to be entitled to the family pension, the duration of the right to family pension for the next eligible member of the family will be limited to 10 years or the remaining period of 10 years,” the ministry explained.
