CABINET has approved the implementation of a new social pension programme that will see non-pensioners, aged 75 years and older, receiving $3,400 per month with immediate effect.

Minister of Education, Youth and Information Fayval Williams made the announcement at yesterday’s virtual post-Cabinet press briefing from Jamaica House.

“These individuals should not be in receipt of a pension or any other retirement income, old age or disability benefit.

“To qualify for the new pension programme, individuals should not be a resident in a Government institutionalised care facility, should not be in receipt of social assistance through PATH, poor relief or the National Insurance Scheme.

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