Modified Pensioner's Portfolios Due to Updated Income Withholding Tables
No Extraordinary Pension Bonus Payment in 2025, According to Available Information
In recent news, there has been some confusion regarding an extraordinary pension bonus payment by the government in 2025. After a thorough search and analysis of the available information, it appears that no official announcement or condition for such a payment exists.
Currently, pensioners are receiving their benefits according to the new withholding table, and Social Security payments are being made on the 8th of the month. Pensions from the General Pension Fund are paid on the 19th of the month.
It's worth noting that while Social Security benefits can increase by delaying claiming benefits up to age 70, these are standard increases, not special bonuses. Similarly, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can have two payments in one month, but the second is an early payment of the next month, not an extra bonus.
The highest standard Social Security payment can reach around $5,108 in 2025 for high earners who waited until age 70, but this is not a bonus but the maximum entitled benefit. There is no mention of any extraordinary government pension bonus payment or discretionary lump sum for 2025 in our search results.
However, there is some good news for pensioners. An extraordinary supplement for pensioners has been announced, with the exact amount depending on the pension amount. Pensioners with a pension between 522.51 euros and 1045 euros will receive 150 euros, while those with a pension between 1045 euros and 1567.50 euros will receive 100 euros. Pensioners with a pension up to 522.50 euros will receive 200 euros.
It's important to note that the extraordinary supplement for pensioners will need to be included in the annual tax calculation next year, and the total cost of the supplement is estimated to be 400 million euros.
Additionally, pensions up to 1116 euros are exempt from taxation in August and September.
If you are looking for information on a specific pension scheme’s bonus, further specialized sources or official pension fund communications would be needed. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
- The extraordinary supplement for pensioners, not an extraordinary government pension bonus payment, has been announced, with the amount based on the pension amount.
- In contrast to Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income, there is no mention of any extraordinary government pension bonus payment or discretionary lump sum for 2025 in our search results.
