The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) issued a clarification that pension payments to eligible customers are acquired rights earned through employment service, not financial grants or social assistance. It framed its role as guaranteeing insured individuals’ legal rights rather than providing welfare support. GPSSA also instructed the public to rely only on its official website and verified social media channels for information and updates, stating that any new initiatives will be announced exclusively through those platforms. It cautioned against engaging with unverified links or messages about GPSSA benefits, warning that such communications may be fraudulent.
General Pension and Social Security Authority 2025-08-28
General Pension and Social Security Authority clarifies pension disbursements are acquired rights and warns against fraudulent communications
The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that pension payments are acquired rights from employment service, not financial grants or social assistance. It emphasized its role in guaranteeing insured individuals' legal rights and advised the public to rely solely on its official website and verified social media for updates. The authority warned against engaging with unverified communications regarding GPSSA benefits due to potential fraud.