The General Secretariat of Information Systems (GSIS) announced that it has received about 312,000 applications for the social dividend benefit so far. The benefit, which starts from 500 euros and increases according to family and asset status, will be credited in successful applicants’ bank accounts by the 10th of May.

Of the 312,000 applications submitted, 70,000 have been pre-approved (worth 45 million euros), while 111,000 were rejected and a further 132,000 are currently being processed. The social dividend benefit is also available to about 74,000 uniformed officers of the police, armed forces etc, but their accounts will be credited automatically, without the need for an application.

Additionally, the GSIS announced that for applications submitted in May, benefits will be paid out by the 10th of June; for applications submitted in June, the benefits will be paid out by the 10th of July. The General Secretariat also revealed that it will carry out random inspections in order to confirm beneficiary claims