The Federal Government has introduced a free healthcare initiative for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, targeting pensioners with monthly earnings below ₦70,000 in a new welfare intervention aimed at easing medical burdens among elderly Nigerians.
The initiative, called PenCare, was unveiled by the National Pension Commission to improve healthcare access and support low-income retirees struggling with rising medical costs.
According to the Commission, the programme is open to pensioners aged 60 and above who receive not more than ₦70,000 monthly from their Pension Fund Administrators.
It explained that the pilot phase will accommodate 30,000 beneficiaries on a first-come, first-served basis.
PenCom said registration has already commenced, with eligible retirees able to sign up by scanning a barcode published in national newspapers or by visiting the Commission’s official website and participating Pension Fund Administrators’ portals.
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The Commission described PenCare as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts designed to protect the dignity, health, and well-being of retirees across the country.
It added that the programme is intended to reduce the financial strain of healthcare on elderly citizens, particularly those with limited income.
PenCom said the initiative reflects its commitment to improving post-retirement welfare through better healthcare access and financial protection, while also addressing the growing health challenges faced by pensioners nationwide.
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