He Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) makes several attention channels available to the population to resolve doubts about affiliation fees, old age pension o Procedures related to the Social Security System.
Knowing where to go depending on the working situation of the affiliate, that is, if he is an active or pensioner, it is key to speeding up and receiving adequate care.
According to the IGSS it is also important Continue to quote, Even after complying with the minimum requirements, since this can improve the final amount of old age pension. Currently, the Minimum pension amount granted by the IGSS is Q340while the maximum can reach until Q7 thousand 200.
Where to consult the fees or pension procedures if you are an active worker?
According to the IGSS authorities, the active workers that they want to consult their affiliation fees or carry out procedures related to your future pension They must go to Affiliate Care Center (CATAFI).
Catafi is the unit, also known as the Working box and assuranceis specifically designed to provide attention to affiliates who are still in the workplace.
The catafi is located on 7 Avenue 22-72, Zone 1, in the Civic Center of Guatemala City. According to information published on the IGSS website, they can also communicate through the official telephone number 2412-1512where they will be oriented according to their requirement.
What IGSS unit serves retirees?
For those who are already Retirees or receive a pension for disability, old age either Survivalthe responsible instance is the Disability, old age and survival department (IVS).
This department handles all procedures related to the reception of the pension and subsequent monitoring, such as the Data update or family assignments management.
Pensioners can update their personal information through several ways:
- Calling the number 2412-1512.
- Going to the Comprehensive medical care centers for pensioners (Camip).
- Directly visiting the Catafilocated in zone 1.
- Going to IGSS departmental delegations and boxes inside the country.
Keeping control of the labor history is key to requesting the pension
According to interviews conducted by Press Free, affiliates are recommended to maintain a personal record of their previous employers and jobsespecially in cases where it exists frequent labor rotation. This can significantly facilitate the process of the old age pension at the time of presenting the required documentation.
An affiliate who is currently in the process of managing his pension shared his experience: during his working life he changed his job several times and has now discovered that one of the indispensable documents is the Labor History Form – IGSS Old Risk. This document must exactly reflect the places where you have worked, since the institute uses it to verify the contributions made during your active working life.
“It is hard for me to remember all the jobs I had, especially because I changed jobs frequently. I hope to remember at least the most important, or those that are necessary, to be able to opt for my pension for retirement,” said the affiliate.
Having this information a day allows to reduce setbacks and accelerate the pension process. It can also be useful to identify whether there are missing fees or inconsistencies in institutional records.
Volunteer contributions to opt for pension
The IGSS reminds the affiliates that, once their working life or age to pension, but did not complete the minimal quotas required To access a pension, it is possible to continue voluntarily quoting. This decision can significantly benefit the final amount of the monthly pension.
In addition to retirement pension, a 10% family assignment for each member of the family group that depends on the affiliate, including the spouse or cohabiting, minor children or disabilitiesand Parents in economic dependence.