A few days before November begins, ChileAtiende is already reporting on the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) and the process for beneficiaries to check their payment date corresponding to this month. The PGU is one of the key benefits for older adults in Chile, guaranteeing an additional monthly income for those who meet the established requirements, such as income and age limits.
The query for the date of pay November for the PGU is enabled from now on. Beneficiaries can make this query easily by entering the ChileAtiende website. To access this information, you only need to enter the RUN in the enabled portal, where with a click on “Consult” you will be able to view the exact date on which the benefit will be available.
Currently, the amount of PGU is $214,296, provided that the beneficiary receives a base pension of up to $729,764 per month. In cases where the pension is between $729,765 and $1,158,355, the value of the PGU varies proportionally, adapting to the base pension. This system ensures that the benefit is granted equitably, providing an appropriate amount according to the income of each pensioner.
For those wondering when the amount of the payment will be readjusted again, PGUthe law establishes that this benefit will increase automatically each year. According to article 17 of Law 21,419, the amount of the PGU is adjusted every February 1, using as a reference the variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accumulated during the previous calendar year. In this way, the annual increase allows the benefit to remain in line with the cost of living.
He CPI accumulated until September 2024 stands at 3.5%, which suggests a possible increase for next year, although the final value will depend on the final CPI for December. Still, this preliminary calculation provides an idea of the expected adjustment for the PGU, benefiting older adults by maintaining their purchasing power amid economic changes.
