Argentina Senate advances disability system strengthening bill

Disability System Strengthening Law Argentine Senate non-contributory pensions disability benefits legislative reform

The Argentine Senate has issued a favorable report for the Disability System Strengthening Law, which aims to replace the current emergency regime with a permanent framework before December 31. The bill, which has already received partial approval from the Chamber of Deputies, received broad support in committee from various political blocs, including La Libertad Avanza, the Justicialist Party, PRO, and the UCR.

Key provisions of the project include maintaining non-contributory pensions, ensuring they are updated according to inflation, and allowing for their compatibility with formal employment or 'monotributo' programs, provided total income stays within specific limits. The legislation also seeks to establish a permanent financing regime, a schedule to regularize debts with service providers, and continued incentives for employers who hire workers with disabilities.

The Senate is scheduled to debate the project in a plenary session on November 19. This legislative move follows recent government actions involving the suspension of thousands of disability pensions for audit purposes, a measure defended by the administration as a way to ensure resources reach those who meet the requirements.

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Agustín Monteverde · Alicia Kirchner · Argentine Senate · Chamber of Deputies · Javier Milei · La Libertad Avanza · Luis Caputo · Mendoza · Mercado Pago · Ministry of Finance and Finance of Mendoza · Naranja X · Patricia Bullrich

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[● 3 SOURCES] Non-contributory pensions would be equivalent to 70% of the minimum retirement benefit. santiagonoticias.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar
[● 10 SOURCES] The Senate is expected to debate the bill in the main chamber around November 19. santiagonoticias.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · diariopampero.com · www.planbnoticias.com.ar · prensaactivadigital.com.ar · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The Senate commissions of Budget and Finance and Population and Human Development issued a favorable report on the disability law project. santiagonoticias.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.dataclave.com.ar · diariovictoria.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · +5 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The bill includes a mechanism to regularize debts with providers within 30 to 90 days of the law's entry into force. santiagonoticias.com.ar · radiovillamaria.com.ar · nogoyatimes.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The project aims to replace the current emergency scheme with a permanent system before December 31. santiagonoticias.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopampero.com · www.planbnoticias.com.ar · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The bill mandates the periodic update of provider fees according to the Consumer Price Index (IPC). santiagonoticias.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopampero.com · prensaactivadigital.com.ar · radiovillamaria.com.ar · +1 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The bill allows for the compatibility of non-contributory pensions with formal employment or 'monotributo'. santiagonoticias.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · diariopampero.com · www.planbnoticias.com.ar · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies previously approved the project with 237 affirmative votes, 9 negative votes, and 4 abstentions. santiagonoticias.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.dataclave.com.ar
[● 5 SOURCES] The Senate is scheduled to debate the disability project on November 19. tolhuinprimero.com · impactoinformativo.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · diariopampero.com · radiovillamaria.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] The Buenos Aires Senate approved a project to create the Centro de Industria Farmacéutica Bonaerense. diariofirmat.com.ar · www.lanacion.com.ar · www.infozona.com.ar · www.lanoticia1.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The new pharmaceutical company will be a joint-stock company with majority state participation. diariofirmat.com.ar · www.infozona.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The government officialized the dissolution and liquidation of IOSFA via Decree 1286/2026. tucumanenlasredes.com · frenteacano.com.ar