In brief
Governs the social security pension and support for families in need: who qualifies and how it is calculated, the duty of those able to work to seek work, refusal and suspension, and penalties for obtaining it unlawfully.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Beneficiaries able to work must look for work, register on employment platforms and accept suitable offers, or the pension may be suspended (Article 17).
- Refusal or suspension decisions can be challenged before the Administrative Court (Article 22).
Penalties
- A head of household who does not spend the pension on dependants: up to SAR 5,000 and/or three months in prison.
- Obtaining security funds unlawfully: up to SAR 10,000 and/or one year in prison (Article 20).
Practical tip
- The pension stops if an eligibility condition lapses, the data prove untrue, or the beneficiary fails for over 30 days to update data after being asked (Article 17); update promptly.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Who qualifies and how the pension is set
- Duties of beneficiaries able to work
- Suspension and appeal
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/32 · 4/4/1442H
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