Increase in compensation allowance (reparatietoeslag) for pensioners.
ORANJESTAD— Mr. Mike Eman, the prime minister of Aruba, met with Mr. Ivo Valdes, the president of the Aruban Government Pensioners Organization (OPPA), on Monday, April 28.
The Prime Minister said during the meeting that over 19,000 AOV (Old Age Pension) pensioners will get a compensation allowance, an actual increase of 250 florins in their monthly income, as of April 30. This increase represents a substantial change after many years. The first payment of the 250 florin increase in compensation allowance (is this week.
The General Widows and Orphans Insurance (AWW) will also receive this increment each month, as there are over 2000 people who receive widows' and orphans' pensions. OPPA, representing a sizable portion of our society, has repeatedly stated that many pensioners have difficulties covering their monthly necessities. In light of this, the government is looking into methods to increase and improve financial assistance for people who only get one pension.