The Pensión 65 program of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis) held an extraordinary edition of ‘pagatones’ last Sunday, February 18, in 21 cities in our country. The new users, who amount to a total of 184,767 older adults in extreme poverty, received the financial subsidy of S/250, with the support of the Banco de la Nación, the municipalities and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec).
As is public knowledge, this amount is delivered every two months and the program has more than 630,000 members registered in the general household registry. With the incorporation of the new people, it is very close to reaching the goal of 819,000 beneficiaries that was set in July 2023. Below, review the payment schedule for this solidarity assistance that begins today in the BN agencies and find out the steps to know if you are going to receive this subscription.
Pension 65: what are the payment dates for this year?
According to executive management resolution No. D000004-2024-MIDIS/P65-DE, as of this Monday, February 19, the payment will begin for adults over 65 years of age in conditions of extreme poverty that will extend until December, with a bimonthly subsidy of S/250. Likewise, on March 12, Pensión 65 users will receive said financial subsidy through the securities transport company (ETV) modality.
These payments are made in a staggered manner to avoid crowds and guarantee orderly delivery. Therefore, it is important that beneficiaries pay attention to the specific dates for their group, which can be consulted in this schedule.
Period | Agency payment start date | Carrier payment start date |
January February | Monday February 19 | Tuesday March 12 |
March April | Monday April 15 | Tuesday May 14 |
May June | Monday June 10 | Friday July 12 |
July August | Monday, August 12th | Thursday 12 of september |
September October | Monday October 7 | Tuesday, November 12th |
November December | Monday December 2 | Tuesday January 14, 2025 |
How do I know if I am in Pension 65?
To verify if you are a beneficiary of Pensión 65, you can make an online inquiry with your DNI number on the program’s official portal. This system will allow you to know if you are included in the beneficiary registry and when you will be able to collect your subsidy. Just follow these steps:
- Enter the Pensión 65 website through THIS LINK.
- Write your DNI number and, at the bottom, enter the four digits that will appear on the screen.
- Finally, click the search button and you will be able to find out whether or not you are on the beneficiary registry.
Pension 65: requirements to be a beneficiary and receive S/250
If you want to be part of Pensión 65 and receive the subsidy of S/250 every two months, you must meet certain requirements:
- Be over 65 years old.
- Not be affiliated with any public or private sector pension, including EsSalud benefits.
- Be in the general registry of households with a category of extreme poverty, according to Sisfoh.
In which cities were the Pensión 65 ‘pagatones’ held?
Within the framework of the Social Gap Closing Plan of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion, new users of the Pensión 65 program received the financial subsidy of S/250 during the ‘pagatones’ held this Sunday, February 18 in 21 cities in Peru. Likewise, debit cards were delivered to strengthen financial inclusion and prevent long lines from forming for the respective services. These sessions had the support of the Banco de la Nación, the municipalities, Reniec, the regional health directorates, the regional health management offices and other allied institutions.
Next, review the list of Cities in which these payments were made to Pensión 65 members:
- Amazon: Bagua Girl
- Ancash: Huaraz
- Ayacucho: Ayacucho
- Cusco: Sicuani and Santo Tomás
- Huancavelica: Huancavelica
- Huánuco: Huánuco
- Ica: Ica
- Freedom: Huamachuco
- Piura: Piura
- Loreto: Yurimaguas and Iquitos
- Puno: Puno and Juliaca
- San Martín: Moyobamba and Nueva Cajamarca
- Tacna: Tacna
- Tumbes: Tumbes
- Cajamarca: Jaén
- Ucayali: Pucallpa and Manantay
Source: Larepublica

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