In December 2024, the Government of Chile will provide an economic benefit aimed at a specific group of people. This benefit corresponds to Christmas bonusmonetary support that seeks to alleviate expenses during the last month of the year, coinciding with the celebrations of the Christmas festivities. This additional payment has become a tradition for the country’s pensioners and represents an important economic relief for many families.
The 2024 Christmas Bonus will be paid together with the pension corresponding to the month of December. As established by Law No. 21,647, the amount set for this year will be $27,884 per pensioner, a figure that slightly exceeds that of the previous year. In addition, for each family support that the person has credited until November, an additional $15,753 will be added, which means an increase compared to the 2023 bonus.
This bonus is intended for people who meet certain requirements specific, and the beneficiaries include those pensioners of the Social Security Institute (IPS) who receive the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) or the Basic Solidarity Disability Pension (PBSI). Also contemplated are pensioners from the former Provident Funds, the Social Security Service, and those who receive pensions for work accidents through the Occupational Security Institute.
Over the years, this benefit It has remained an important help for pensioners, who also include the beneficiaries of special reparation laws, such as laws No. 19,123 (Rettig) and No. 19,992 (Valech). Other groups that also receive the bonus are pensioners from the AFPs and insurance companies that have a state guarantee or the Solidarity Pension Contribution (Old Age or Disability), as well as those who receive the Disability Subsidy.
He bonus It is unique for each beneficiary, regardless of whether they receive more than one pension, subsidy or compensation. Likewise, this amount is not subject to tax discounts nor is it taxable, which means that people will receive the entire bonus without additional reductions, which is a significant advantage for those who depend on this aid for their monthly expenses.
