Argentina's ANSES raises pensions and family benefits by 1.89% in August 2026
The Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social (ANSES) announced a 1.89% increase in pension and benefit payments for August 2026, using the June consumer‑price index of 1.9% as the reference. The minimum guaranteed pension is set at 419,775.93 pesos; with the statutory 70,000‑peso bonus the total reaches 489,775.93 pesos. The maximum pension is capped at 2,824,694.49 pesos. The Universal Pension for Older Adults (PUAM) is fixed at 335,820.74 pesos, rising to 405,820.74 pesos with the same bonus. Family allowances are also updated: the universal child allowance (AUH) is 150,848 pesos nationwide and 196,103 pesos in Zone I; other allowances vary by household income groups. The Single‑Unified Family Allowance (SUAF) for monotributistas is increased to 75,438.60 pesos per child. All adjustments apply automatically in August, affecting millions of retirees, pensioners and families across Argentina.
Entities: Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social (ANSES) · Argentina · Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) · Ministry of Capital Human · Pensioners and retirees · Pensión Universal para el Adulto Mayor (PUAM) · Single‑Unified Family Allowance (SUAF) · Universal Child Allowance (AUH)
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The Universal Pension for Older Adults (PUAM) is set at 335,820.74 pesos, which with the 70,000 peso bonus totals 405,820.74 pesos. (ANSES)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The minimum pension is set at 419,775.93 pesos, and a one‑time bonus of 70,000 pesos raises it to 489,775.93 pesos. (ANSES)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Universal Child Allowance (AUH) is increased to 150,848 pesos gross, with a 20 % retention leaving a net payment of 120,678.40 pesos. (ANSES)
- [● 8 SOURCES] ANSES announced a 1.89% increase in pensions and benefits for August 2026 based on the June CPI of 1.9%. (ANSES)
- [● 6 SOURCES] A one‑time bonus of 70,000 pesos is granted to all beneficiaries receiving the minimum pension. (ANSES)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The maximum pension is set at 2,824,694.49 pesos. (ANSES)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Retail chains and banks announced special discounts and rebates for retirees during August 2026. (ANSES)
- [● 5 SOURCES] In Zone I, the AUH gross amount is 196,103 pesos, with a net payment of 156,882.40 pesos after the 20 % retention. (ANSES)
- [● 6 SOURCES] A 70,000‑peso bonus applies to beneficiaries of the minimum pension and PUAM. (ANSES)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Universal Pension for Older Adults (PUAM) is set at 335,820.74 pesos, rising to 405,820.74 pesos with the 70,000‑peso bonus. (ANSES)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The universal child allowance (AUH) is set at 150,848 pesos nationwide and 196,103 pesos in Zone I. (ANSES)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The maximum pension is capped at 2,824,694.49 pesos. (ANSES)