More than 90 % of pensioners in Portugal will receive, in September, an extraordinary support up to 200 euros, automatically and without the need for request. The measure, which covers about 2.3 million people, was announced by the government during the state of the nation’s debate and has already continued to promulgate. Payment will be made simultaneously with the September pension.
The value of the support depends on the amount of the pension and was divided into three levels, according to official information already confirmed by the executive.
Support up to 200 euros depending on the value of the pension
According to the government, the extraordinary supplement applies to all social security pensioners, the Caixa Geral de Retirement (CGA) and the banking sector funds, provided that the monthly pension amount is equal to or less than 1,567.50 euros.
The support will be distributed as follows:
– 200 euros for pensions up to 522.50 euros (including);
– 150 euros for pensions between 522.51 euros and 1,045 euros;
– 100 euros for pensions between 1,045.01 euros and 1,567.50 euros.
Those who earn a pension above this last value will not be covered by the measure.
Without bureaucracy and paid directly with the pension
The supplement will be paid automatically, without any request, along with the usual amount of the September pension. Transfers will be made by the competent entities, according to the regime of source of the pension: Social Security, CGA or bank funds.
Despite being monetary support, this supplement does not represent a permanent increase in the pension. It is a punctual measure, approved to relieve financial pressure on pensioners in the face of widespread prices.
Yields, IRS and exceptions: what should take into account
According to clarifications released by, the extraordinary support will be considered income for IRS purposes, entering the calculation of the statement to be delivered in 2026. Still, it is exempt from retention at the source and cannot be pledged.
The measure does not interfere with the solidarity complement to the elderly (CSI), nor with other supports attributed within the pensions.
This type of action had already been previously used in crisis contexts, as happened during the pandemic and peak of inflation in 2022. The goal remains the same: to protect lower income at times of greater economic instability.
With the approval and promulgation already made, the covered pensioners can count on the reinforcement even before the end of summer. For many, this will be a welcome relief in the family budget.
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