An announced increase, what impacts for retirees?
This decision, the result of negotiations between the social partners, comes after a consultation in mid-October.
The planned revaluation amounts to 1.6%, a rate lower than current inflation which is 1.8%. Compared to increases in previous years, this increase may seem modest. For example, a basic pension of €500 will benefit from an increase of only €8.
Details of the revaluation calculation
The method of calculating this revaluation was specified in the national inter-professional agreement of October 5, 2023. It follows the evolution of consumer prices excluding tobacco, adjusted by a “sustainability factor” of 0.40 points.
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This mechanism aims to balance the capacity of the pension plan to support increases while guaranteeing its financial sustainability. A delicate balance to maintain in a fluctuating economic context.
When will retirees receive this increase?
Initially scheduled for November 1, the implementation of this revaluation has been slightly delayed. The actual payment will take place on Monday, November 4, following a long weekend caused by All Saints' Day.
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The banks, closed during this weekend, were unable to carry out the necessary transactions. The exact date of receipt of funds could also vary depending on the recipient's banking institution.
Reactions and future perspectives
This increase, although positive, is greeted with a certain reservation by certain retirees, who were hoping for a more significant increase. The comparison with the revaluations of previous years accentuates this feeling.
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Faced with these criticisms, the social partners emphasize the importance of maintaining a balance between a fair increase and the sustainability of the pension system in an uncertain economic environment.
- Revaluation of 1.6% of the supplementary pension.
- Direct impact on 13.5 million retirees.
- Calculation based on inflation minus a sustainability factor.
- Actual payment delayed due to a long weekend.
“This modest increase reflects the need to preserve the financial balance of the plan while providing additional support to our seniors. », Explains a representative of Agirc-Arrco.
In conclusion, while the increase in the Agirc-Arrco supplementary retirement pension is a positive sign, it also raises questions about the adequacy of future increases in the face of future economic challenges. Retirees, while welcoming this news, remain attentive to future developments that could affect their purchasing power.
