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Are you a senior citizen, born in Mexico, but living in the United States? If you are interested in receiving the Bienestar Pension, it is important to know the program's rules and whether you can request the financial support even if you do not live in the country; here we share what the federal government says regarding compatriots living in the American Union.
The Bienestar Pension for Senior Citizens is one of the social programs of the Government of Mexico that provides bimonthly financial support to those who meet the established requirements.
Thousands of Mexicans living in the United States who are over 65 years old have questions about whether they can register, especially now that authorities have opened a new registration period, which closes on October 25.
Can I collect the Bienestar Pension if I live in the United States?
No, if you reside in the United States and your current address is in that country, you do not meet the residency requirements for the Bienestar Pension.
According to the 2026 Bienestar Pension Operating Rules, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the program is aimed at Mexicans by birth or naturalization aged 65 or older who have their current address in the Mexican Republic.
What happens if I was already receiving the Bienestar Pension and I move to the United States?
The 2026 operating rules provide for removal from the registry of beneficiaries when a person changes their address and establishes their residence abroad.
The document regarding operating rules points out that it is a cause for permanent removal "due to residence abroad. When the beneficiary has changed their address and it corresponds to a residence abroad, thus ceasing to comply with the provisions established in numeral 3.3.1 of these Operating Rules, removal from the registry will proceed."
How much does the Bienestar Pension pay in 2026?
In 2026, the Bienestar Pension for Senior Citizens provides 6,400 pesos every two months, equivalent to 3,200 pesos per month, in accordance with the program's operating rules. The money is deposited through the Bienestar Bank Card.
What requirements are needed to receive the Bienestar Pension in 2026?
To apply for the Bienestar Pension for senior citizens, the operating rules establish the following requirements and documents:
- Tener 65 años o más
- Ser mexicano por nacimiento o naturalización
- Residir en México
- Presentar acta de nacimiento
- Contar con identificación oficial vigente
- Presentar la CURP
- Entregar un comprobante de domicilio
- Llenar el Formato Único de Bienestar.
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