Thousands of retirees, widows, and people with permanent disability in Spain might be receiving lower benefits than they are entitled to. The main reason is that a large portion of potential beneficiaries has not yet processed the application for this supplement, which can raise the pension amount up to 143.60 euros per month.

This extra income is officially known as the supplement for reducing the gender gap. It was launched by the Social Security in 2021 and is integrated directly into contributory pensions (retirement, widowhood, or permanent disability).

The purpose of this mechanism is to compensate for the inequalities that have historically affected the professional careers of many workers. These disparities often stem from care periods associated with maternity or paternity, primarily impacting women.