Do you live in the United States? Here is how you can help your parents apply for the Welfare Pension in Mexico

Thousands of Mexicans live and work in the United States while their parents remain in Mexico. If your mom or dad is 65 years old or older, they could apply for the Welfare Pension for Older Adults, a government program that provides bimonthly financial support. Can you register them from the United States? Find out how the process works.

If you live in the United States and your parents are in Mexico, you can help them prepare the application to receive the Welfare Pension. The program grants 6,400 pesos bimonthly to people 65 years of age or older who meet the requirements.

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Can I apply for the Welfare Pension for my parents if I live in the United States?

You can help them prepare the paperwork from the United States, but that does not mean you can complete the entire registration remotely, nor does your residence abroad replace your parents' requirements.

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For your mom or dad to join the program, they must meet these conditions:

• Tener 65 años cumplidos o más.
• Ser mexicanos por nacimiento o naturalización.
• Tener su domicilio actual en México.
• Presentar la documentación solicitada por la Secretaría de Bienestar.

How can you help your parents with the process from the United States?

If you are far from your family, you can facilitate the process by preparing the information in advance and helping them locate the place where they need to register.

1. Confirma que cumplen con la edad y la residencia
2. Revisa sus documentos
3. Consulta cuándo abre el registro
4. Localiza el módulo que les corresponde
5. Acompáñalos a distancia durante la preparación.

What documents do your parents need to apply for the Welfare Pension?

The Secretariat of Welfare establishes a series of documents for registering older adults, such as:

• Acta de nacimiento legible
• Identificación oficial vigente
• CURP
• Comprobante de domicilio
• Teléfono de contacto
• Formato Único de Bienestar, que se llena durante el proceso de incorporación.

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What happens if my parents cannot leave home to register?

If your mom or dad has an illness, disability, or condition that prevents them from traveling to the center, a relative or another person can request a home visit from the Secretariat of Welfare staff.

How much money do your parents receive with the Welfare Pension in 2026?

During 2026, the Welfare Pension for Older Adults provides 6,400 pesos every two months.

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