The Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) is a benefit provided by the Chilean government to adults over 65 years of age who meet certain requirements. This subsidy seeks to ensure a basic income for seniors who do not make up the richest 10% of the population. Unlike other programs, the PGU is aimed at those who belong to the most vulnerable 90% of the Social Household Registry (RSH).
He pay of the PGU does not have a fixed and defined date like other benefits. However, beneficiaries can check when the deposit will be made by entering the State’s official web portal, ChileAtiende. Through the page www.mi.chileatiende.gob.cl, users must enter their RUT in the corresponding section to obtain exact information about the day and the amount they will receive in the current month. This consultation allows older adults to have clarity about when they will be able to access their guaranteed pension.
Regarding the month of October, the pay of the PGU will follow its normal calendar, without advances as happened in September, when the deposit was anticipated due to the delivery of the National Holiday Bonus. During the ninth month of the year, some beneficiaries reported having received their payments since September 14, two days before the official date. However, in October, a similar adjustment is not expected, so the benefit will be delivered on the usual dates without special modifications.
The requirements To access the PGU they include, in addition to the minimum age of 65 years, belonging to the most vulnerable 90% of the RSH. This is a key factor that determines who can receive the benefit, since people who make up the richest 10% of the population are not eligible. Compliance with this requirement is evaluated by the Social Security Institute (IPS) once the benefit application is entered. This ensures that resources go to those who need them most.
Another of the requirements essential is to prove residence in Chile for a period of 20 years, which can be continuous or discontinuous, starting at 20 years of age. Likewise, it is necessary to have resided in the country for at least four of the last five years prior to requesting the benefit. Finally, the calculated base pension of the applicant must be less than the amount established as the maximum for this benefit, which in 2024 is $1,158,355. This is verified once the IPS reviews and analyzes the application.
