Beneficiaries of developed social security
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Developed Social Security is one of the most prominent support programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its implementation is supervised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development with the aim of empowering deserving families and individuals and improving their quality of life according to specific eligibility criteria. With the increasing inquiries about the beneficiaries of the developed social security, it is important to know the categories covered by the support, the conditions of the developed social security, the mechanism for determining eligibility, and cases of stopping pension disbursement.
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What are the objectives of the new developed social security law?
The new, developed social security system was issued in 1442 AH to replace the old system. The new system aims to:
- Develop the necessary measures to address poverty in society.
- Ensuring a minimum income to meet the basic needs of each beneficiary.
- Providing social support and protection to beneficiaries, taking into account those most in need.
- Enabling the beneficiary to achieve financial independence and become a productive person through qualification and training.
- Establishing mechanisms to ensure assistance to beneficiaries in the event of crises and disasters.
Beneficiaries of developed social security
What are the conditions of the developed social security?
What are the conditions of the developed social security?
Article 9 of the developed social security system specifies the conditions required for eligibility for security, which are:
- The beneficiary must be a Saudi national and a permanent resident within the Kingdom.
- The calculated income of the independent person or family must be less than the calculated minimum pension.
- He must meet the criteria for owning and using wealth specified in the executive regulations of the system.
- The beneficiary must commit to complying with the Ministry’s requirements related to health, education, rehabilitation, and community service.
Who are the people who deserve Social Security?
- All Saudi individuals and families who meet the conditions.
- The system applies to non-Saudis who meet the conditions and are excluded from the nationality requirement, namely:
- A non-Saudi woman married to a Saudi.
- A widow or divorced woman who is not Saudi and has Saudi children.
- nnChildren of a Saudi widow or divorcee from a non-Saudi husband.
- Persons with disabilities, orphans, and widowed orphans who do not hold Saudi citizenship.
How are categories classified in social security eligibility?
After submitting the application, the Ministry reviews the beneficiaries’ data and information related to the health, physical and social status of each beneficiary and then, accordingly, they are classified according to Article 18 of the system into three categories:
- Non-qualified beneficiary.
- Qualifiable beneficiary.
- Beneficiary able to work.
If you have any questions about your Social Security benefits or the associated regulatory procedures, you can contact a competent attorney from the office of Attorney Abdulmajeed Al-Rasheed to obtain reliable legal advice that will help you understand your rights and the appropriate procedures for your case.
How do I know how much I will receive from Social Security?
The value of the developed social security “pension” is determined according to the following criteria:
- Number of dependents.
- Total calculated income.
- Owned assets.
The pension is calculated for the independent beneficiary and the family by subtracting the value of the calculated income from the value of the calculated minimum pension in accordance with Article 14 of the system.
When will the enhanced social security disbursement stop?
When will the enhanced social security disbursement stop?
Article 17 of the developed social security system stipulates the cases in which pension disbursement stops:
- If one of the eligibility conditions is missing.
- If the Ministry proves that the data provided about the independent person or the family is incorrect.
- If the beneficiary delays updating his personal data for a period exceeding 30 days from the date on which he is notified of the request to update it.
- If it is proven that the eligible beneficiary did not adhere to his qualification plan.
- If it is proven that the beneficiary is able to work:
- Not looking for work.
- He did not apply to the Ministry’s approved recruitment platforms or the like.
- He did not accept suitable job and training offers.
- If the beneficiary resides permanently in a shelter or treatment center.
- If the beneficiary waives the pension.
- Death of the beneficiary.
How to inquire about Social Security?
Beneficiaries or those wishing to register for the grant can access the social security inquiry service developed on the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development website.
Beneficiaries of developed social security
Knowing the details of the developed social security law and the conditions for benefiting from it helps beneficiaries deal with the program better and ensure that the necessary requirements for obtaining support are met. If you encounter any eligibility issues, objections, or rights related to the program, obtaining legal advice from a competent attorney from the office of Attorney Abdulmajeed Al-Rasheed may help you understand your legal position and take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable regulations.

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