New National Pension Measure: Old-Age Pension to Be Automatically Issued to Eligible Individuals Without Application
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In response to a controversy where a person died just after turning 65 and could not receive their National Pension benefits for not having applied, Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced a new measure on the 19th. Effective immediately, the Bureau of Labor Insurance will proactively review the eligibility of insured individuals who are 65 and have no outstanding premiums, and will automatically issue their old-age pension. The "application" step will no longer be considered a necessary condition, aiming to protect citizens' rights and enhance trust in the National Pension system.