Shenyang: Anshan District Implements Pension Benefit Certification System

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The Anshan District of Liaoning Province has rolled out a pension benefit certification system, requiring retired personnel and their dependent relatives to obtain certification to receive their government-issued pensions. The certification period for retired personnel is 12 months, while for dependent relatives it is 6 months. The system aims to ensure accurate and fair distribution of pensions, prevent false claims and insurance fraud, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of insured persons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Anshan District has implemented a pension benefit certification system for retired personnel and their dependent relatives.
  • The certification period for retired personnel is 12 months, and for dependent relatives is 6 months, with automatic extension after successful certification.
  • The system utilizes electronic social security cards, Liaoning Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Chinese Consulate, and other certification methods for efficient and convenient authentication.
  • Individuals can authenticate themselves using WeChat, Alipay applet, or download the APP to access the "Electronic Social Security Card" or "Liaoning Human Resources and Social Security" WeChat applet.
  • Authentication methods also include Chinese Consul (for those living abroad) and special procedures for bedridden, sick, elderly, or unable individuals.
  • Relevant personnel emphasize the importance of certification to prevent false claims and ensure the security of social insurance funds, promoting the sustainable development of social insurance.

Statistics:

  • 12 months: certification period for retired personnel
  • 6 months: certification period for dependent relatives
  • Automatic extension: certification period will be automatically extended after successful certification

Sources:

  • Anshan District Government (www.anshan.gov.cn/html/ASSZF/202507/0175340229446458.html)