Saudi Arabia New Rule: New decision of Saudi Arabia, low income elderly people will no longer have to add dependents, big relief

The Saudi Arabian government has made a major change in the social security rules for elderly citizens. Now those elderly people who have low income will not need to add dependents to their residence. This decision has brought great relief to those people who have no other source of income.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of Saudi Arabia has issued this new instruction. This rule is specifically designed for low-income seniors who are part of the Social Security System. The main objective of this change is to save those senior citizens who have limited financial resources from financial and paperwork complications.

The social security program in Saudi Arabia is administered by the MHRSD. Generally, Saudi citizens aged 60 years and above are covered under these social security programs. To avail these benefits, a person must be a Saudi citizen and reside permanently in the Kingdom.

The Ministry also runs social care homes across the country for health, social and psychological care of the elderly. Apart from this, a new law is also being drafted to protect the rights of the elderly and provide them better facilities.

Financial assistance is provided to needy seniors and their families through the Social Security Agency. Under the National Transformation Programme, there is also a plan to create a model oasis for the elderly, where they will be able to get facilities like health services and physiotherapy.