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The government has promised certain retirees an early increase in their pensions from January 2025. This announcement should delight these seniors, whose purchasing power is eroding in the face of the rising cost of living. But according to information from MoneyVoxa detail could well temper their enthusiasm.
Some policyholders will discover an unpleasant surprise which could disappoint more than one. Details !
A hard blow for retirees!
In the midst of its quest for its 2025 budget, the government is sparing no sector. Of the large businesses to tenantspassing through the most fortunate, the State examines all areas. To everyone's surprise, retirees are not spared from the new measures.
One of the most significant decisions concerns the postponement of the annual increase in basic pensions. While it was to take place in January, retirees will now have to wait until July to see their pension increase. This six-month delay will weigh heavily on the budget of seniors. They therefore risk seeing their purchasing power diminished during this time.
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For the State, this decision is unavoidable. In postponing the revaluationthe government hopes to save up to 4 billion euros. A choice which, although necessary from a budgetary point of view, could cause a shock wave among retirees. But, as is often the case, bad news never comes alone. In addition to this postponement, some seniors must face another measure which could further make their daily lives more difficult.
A compensatory measure for retirees
Faced with the postponement of the revaluation of basic pensions, the government has put in place a compensatory measure. The latter aims to ease the situation of retirees with modest incomes. In fact, policyholders receiving less than 1,200 euros will see their pensions increased from January 2025.
Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister responsible for Public Accounts, explained on October 21 that the objective is to “protect small pensions”. The promise is therefore clear: to help those who most need support in a difficult economic context.
This exceptional increase represents a loss of 10 to 15% of the 4 billion euros that the government hopes to save, according to MoneyVox.
Less good news
Small pensioners expected an early increase in their pensions from January 2025. But a major announcement has shattered their hopes. “We would be incapable of carrying out a differentiated revaluation on January 1”explained Renaud Villard. He specified that the technical complexities of this operation had made the deadline impossible.
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Consequently, the revaluation of small pensions will not take place in January. However, she could intervene retroactively from July 1, 2025if the measurement is confirmed. The retirees concerned will therefore be entitled to a single payment covering the six-month period.
This promise will not fail to offer some slight relief to those whose purchasing power remains particularly affected. According to MoneyVoxRenaud Villard plans a smoothing to accompany the threshold allowing to benefit from this increase. This measure is in fact intended to avoid disadvantaging those who receive slightly higher amounts.
Source : MoneyVox
