Overview
- Mexico’s Social Welfare Secretariat says the three Bienestar pensions now cover more than 18.2 million people, including seniors, women aged 60 to 64 and people with disabilities.
- The 2026 rules published in the federal gazette set bimonthly payments at 6,400 pesos for seniors, 3,100 pesos for women and 3,300 pesos for disability.
- The rules establish a three‑step penalty path that starts with a temporary payment hold, advances to suspension after two unpaid cycles and ends in removal for causes such as death verified by RENAPO or duplicate payments.
- For the disability pension for ages 30 to 64, March registration has closed as officials validate applications in April and ready Banco del Bienestar cards for those approved.
- Local modules continue to reopen for state programs and national media report a projected April 17 to 29 sign‑up window for seniors that authorities have not confirmed.