The pensioners of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) affiliated with the program Disability, Old Age and Survival (IVS) will receive an additional payment of Q300in addition to his monthly pension.
This benefit was approved by the Agreement 1358, of 2015, of the Board of Directors of the IGSS and has been delivered since 2016 as complementary financial support for the pensioners.
According to Claudia Senteshead of the Department of IVSthis bonus and other additional income aim to guarantee a constant income and provide financial support in strategic months of the year.
As published by the institution, this bonus is part of the cash benefits that are granted to its members and responds to an internal provision approved by the Board of Directors.
According to the IGSS payment schedule for 2026the deposit corresponding to the month of July is scheduled for July 22.
How to receive the IGSS pension by bank deposit
The IGSS allows pensioners manage your pension payment through bank transfera mechanism that facilitates payment and reduces the need to attend in person.
Those who have not yet completed this procedure can update their information through telephone numbers. 2412-1224 and 1522as well as in the Comprehensive Medical Care Centers for Pensioners (CAMIP)he Affiliate Service Center (CATAFI)located in zone 1 of the capital, or in the delegations and departmental banks in the interior of the country.
Congress will analyze sustainability and possible improvement of pensions
At the same time, the Guatemalan Congress approved within the General Budget 2026 measures to assess the sustainability of public sector pension schemes.
He article 51 The decree contemplates the creation of a Fund for Actuarial Studieswith an allocation of Q10 millionunder the administration of Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Mintrab).
These studies will include pensioners from State Passive Classesthe program IVS of the IGSSthe system of Military Pension Institute (IPM) and the municipal employee benefits plan.
However, to date no increase has been made official. IGSS pensions nor changes in monetary benefits for 2026.