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ANSES bonus: everything you need to know about the $70,000 reinforcement and April 2026 payments

The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) confirmed the updated amounts for April 2026: minimum retirement of $380,319, extraordinary bonus of $70,000 and a single payment of up to $476,268 for adoption. Find out who is paid, when and how to process it.

📅 March 28, 2026 |   ✍️ Journalistic writing |   ⏱ Reading Time: 5 minutes

 

⚡  THE ESSENTIALS: 4 key takeaways from this article ▸  ANSES applies a 2.9% increase in April 2026 (February inflation, according to Decree 274/24). ▸  The minimum retirement rises to $380,319.31 and the $70,000 bonus brings the total to $450,319.31. ▸  The bonus is proportional for those who earn between the minimum and that ceiling; those who exceed $450,319 are excluded. ▸  The APU for adoption pays $476,268 for registered workers, monotributistas, AUH, unemployment and ART.

 

📌 Context: why pensions increase in April

 

The April 2026 increase responds to the current pension mobility formula, established by Decree 274/24. This mechanism takes as a reference the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by INDEC with a two-month lag and automatically transfers it to all assets – without the need for additional processing by the beneficiary.

 

INDEC reported that inflation in February 2026 stood at 2.9%, a figure that defines the adjustment applicable in April. Although this is a slowdown compared to previous periods, analysts warn that the purchasing power of retirees continues to be one of the main concerns, given that they allocate most of their income to health and basic products, items usually more inflationary than the general index.

 

With the 2.9% adjustment, the minimum guaranteed pension goes from $369,600.88 to $380,319.31, while the maximum retirement rises from $2,487,063.95 to $2,559,188.80.

 

💰 The $70,000 bonus: who gets paid and how much

 

ANSES confirmed the continuity of the extraordinary bonus of $70,000, a reinforcement focused on lower-income sectors within the pension system. Its distribution logic is staggered:

 

•     Full bonus ($70,000): retirees and pensioners who receive the minimum salary ($380,319.31), bringing the total income to $450,319.31.

•     Proportional bonus: those who receive an intermediate salary (greater than the minimum but less than $450,319.31) receive the complementary amount to reach that ceiling.

•     Without bonus: beneficiaries with assets greater than $450,319.31, holders of special regimes or privilege pensions, and those who accumulate more than one asset that exceeds the limit.

 

The reinforcement is credited together with the monthly credit, without additional management. The follow-up can be done from the My ANSES platform (mi.anses.gob.ar) or the official app, by logging in with CUIL and Social Security Code.

 

📊  UPDATED AMOUNTS — ALL BENEFITS (APRIL 2026)

 

⭐ PERFORMANCE	💰 BASE CREDIT	💎 WITH BONUS
Minimum retirement	$380,319.31	$450,319.31
Maximum retirement	$2,559,188.80	No bonus
PUAM	$304,255.44	$374,255.44
PNC Disability/Old Age	$266,223.52	$336,223.52
PNC Mothers 7 children	$380,319.31	$450,319.31

 

(*) The PUAM and the PNC also receive the $70,000 bonus. Those who receive the PUAM reach a total of $374,255.44.

 

👨 👩 👧 One-time payment of $476,268: the APU for adoption

 

Among the payments confirmed for April 2026, the Single Payment Allowance (APU) for adoption stands out, whose amount exceeds $476,000. This benefit is intended for a specific group and is paid only once, unlike the monthly bonus for retirees.

 

✅  Who can receive the APU for adoption? ▸  Workers in a relationship of dependency included in the SUAF. ▸  Monotributists. ▸  Holders of the Unemployment Fund (unemployment benefit). ▸  Beneficiaries of an Occupational Risk Insurer (ART). ▸  Holders of the AUH and/or Pregnancy Allowance (for social protection).

 

The procedure must be initiated within two years of the court ruling of adoption and requires submitting: ID of the holder, birth certificate of the minor and the corresponding judicial documentation. It can be done online (mi.anses.gob.ar) or in person at an ANSES office with a prior appointment.

 

👶 AUH and Family Allowances in April 2026

 

The Universal Child Allowance (AUH) also received the 2.9% adjustment, raising its total amount to $136,666 per dependent child. However, the agency continues to apply the 20% withholding, crediting 80% monthly ($109,332.80). The withheld percentage is released once the AUH Booklet is presented, which certifies health, vaccination and school attendance controls.

 

An important point: according to Resolution 1170/2025, beneficiaries whose children up to 4 years of age have health checks automatically registered by the Ministry of Health will be able to collect 100% of the salary without the need to present the Booklet.

 

📊  AUH AND APU AMOUNTS — APRIL 2026

 

👶 CONCEPT	APRIL 2026 AMOUNT
AUH per child	$136,666 (total)
Direct monthly payment (80%)	$109,332.80
Amount withheld (20%)	$27,333.20
AUH with disability	$445,003
APU by Adoption	$476,268 (one-time)

 

⚠️  AUH 2025 booklet: can it still be submitted? ▸  The original deadline to submit the AUH 2025 Passbook expired on March 31, 2026. ▸  Those who have not filed it on time may lose the 20% accumulated during 2025. ▸  It is recommended to check the status of the procedure in My ANSES or in the official app urgently. ▸  The deposit is credited within 60 days after the validation of the procedure.

 

📅 ANSES Payment Schedule — April 2026

 

The collection schedule is organized according to the completion of the holder's DNI. Below are the dates for retirees, pensioners and beneficiaries of allowances:

 

🏛️  NON-CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS (PNC)

 

🏛️ NON-CONTRIBUTORY PENSIONS (PNC)
📅 COLLECTION DATE	DNI ENDS IN
Friday, April 10	0 and 1
Monday, April 13	2 and 3
Tuesday, April 14	4 and 5
Wednesday, April 15	6 and 7
Wednesday, April 15	8 and 9

 

💰  RETIREES WITH MINIMUM INCOME (UP TO 50,319.31)

 

💰 RETIREES WITH MINIMUM PENSION — up to 50,319.31
📅 COLLECTION DATE	DNI ENDS IN
Friday, April 10	0
Monday, April 13	1
Tuesday, April 14	2
Wednesday, April 15	3
Thursday, April 16	4
Friday, April 17	5
Monday, April 20	6
Tuesday, April 21	7
Wednesday, April 22	8
Thursday, April 23	9

 

📈  RETIREES WITH A SALARY HIGHER THAN THE MINIMUM

 

📈 RETIREES WITH A SALARY HIGHER THAN THE MINIMUM
📅 COLLECTION DATE	DNI ENDS IN
Friday, April 24	0 and 1
Monday, April 27	2 and 3
Tuesday, April 28	4 and 5
Wednesday, April 29	6 and 7
Thursday, April 30	8 and 9

 

Source: ANSES. The amounts and dates can be consulted in mi.anses.gob.ar or by calling 130.

 

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

❓  Do I need to do any paperwork to collect the $70,000 bonus?

No. The bonus is automatically credited along with the monthly credit for those who qualify. It does not require any additional management by the beneficiary.

❓  What happens if I receive more than the minimum retirement but less than $450,319?

You will receive a proportional bonus that will complement your income until you reach the cap of $450,319.31. The calculation is carried out automatically by ANSES.

❓  How do I check how much I am going to get paid and on what date?

You can check the exact amount and the date of accreditation by entering mi.anses.gob.ar with your CUIL and Social Security Code. It is also available in the My ANSES app for iOS and Android.

❓  Does the AUH with disabilities also receive the 2.9% increase?

Yes. The AUH with disability amounts to $445,003, with a direct payment of 80% ($356,002.40) and withholding of 20% until presentation of the Passbook, except for children under 4 years of age with registered automatic controls.

❓  Is the $70,000 bonus updated for inflation?

No. The bond remains at $70,000 without updating for more than two years, which implies a real loss of purchasing power. Only the base salary is adjusted monthly by the mobility formula.

 

📝 Journalistic analysis

 

The April 2026 pension scheme consolidates a double mechanism: automatic monthly mobility for inflation for all assets and a fixed reinforcement focused on minimum income. The combination allows the most vulnerable retirees to receive $450,319.31, but the freezing of the bonus at $70,000 for two years eroded its real weight in the face of accumulated inflation.

 

The main question raised by specialists is whether the update of 2.9% – a reflection of slowing inflation – is enough to preserve the purchasing power of those who allocate most of their income to food and medicines. For the moment, the Executive gave no signs of modifying the scheme of the extraordinary bonus or extending it to new groups.

 

For AUH beneficiaries, the most urgent piece of information is the cut-off date for the 2025 Passbook: those who have not yet submitted it on time (deadline: March 31, 2026) must verify with ANSES if they can still recover the 20% withheld or if they need to start a claim process.

 

📚 Sources consulted

• ANSES (anses.gob.ar) — Resolution 55/2026 and Resolution 1170/2025

• INDEC — Consumer Price Index, February 2026 (CPI: 2.9%)

• Financial Area — Coverage of pension amounts April 2026

• El Cronista — APU Adoption Bonus and AUH Calendar

• Decree PEN 274/24 — Pension Mobility Formula

 

⚖️ This article is for informational purposes only. The final amounts and dates must be verified in anses.gob.ar or by calling 130.