Non-contributory old-age and disability pension in Uruguay

Not everyone reaches retirement with enough contributions. For those cases there's a safety net: the BPS non-contributory old-age and disability pension. It doesn't depend on having contributed, but on age or incapacity and economic situation. Here's how it works.

What it is

A monthly cash benefit from BPS for people who can't access a contributory pension and are in economic need. It has two routes: old age and disability.

Old-age pension

For older people without enough resources. Main requirements:

• Be 70 or older.
• Be a resident of the Republic, with at least 10 years of residence (within the last 20).
• Be in economic need to cover vital needs (own income and that of relatives obliged to support you are considered).

Disability pension

For people with absolute and permanent incapacity for all work, who can't access a pension and lack resources, with the same residence requirement. In cases of severe incapacity, BPS does not assess own or family income.

At a glance

In short: if you can't retire and lack resources, the BPS non-contributory pension can be your safety net, via old age (70+) or disability. Check current requirements and amounts with BPS.