Public servants regain pension rights after historic resolution
In a significant breakthrough for social security in the Dominican Republic, thousands of public servants have regained the ability to access a decent pension. This achievement is the result of collective advocacy led by the General Directorate of Information and Defense of Social Security Affiliates (DIDA), which obtained a favorable response from the National Social Security Council (CNSS).
Through resolution No. 643-02, the CNSS formally accepted the requests submitted by the DIDA and the Movement for Public Servants’ Pensions (MOPESEP). This measure seeks to resolve a problem that for years limited access to social security rights for a large number of state workers.
Refund process details
The provision establishes a clear schedule for the execution of this benefit:
- The Superintendence of Pensions (SIPEN) is ordered to design an operational and regulatory procedure.
- The stipulated deadline for the implementation of this mechanism is 90 days.
- The central objective is to allow the reimbursement of funds that were previously withdrawn from the Individual Capitalization Accounts (CCI).
This decision is a fundamental step to ensure that public servants who had withdrawn their savings can reintegrate into the pay-as-you-go system and secure a dignified retirement after years of service.
This measure offers new hope to those who, after having disposed of their resources in the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP), were facing an uncertain outlook. With the enablement of this fund return mechanism, the path is paved for public employees to meet the necessary requirements and formally join the state distribution system, thus protecting their future and economic well-being.
