This Law aims to:
1. establish the means and measures necessary to address poverty in society;
2. ensure the beneficiary receives a minimum income that fulfils his basic needs by determining the minimum allowance and providing appropriate support;
3. provide social support and protection to beneficiaries based on need and eligibility;
4. provide rehabilitation and training to enable the beneficiary to become productive and financially independent; and
5. develop mechanisms that ensure aid is provided to beneficiaries in times of crises and disasters.

Allowance applications, including supporting information and documents, shall be filed with the relevant department at the Ministry. The Regulations shall determine the procedures, conditions, and required information and documents.

The filing of an allowance application shall authorize the Ministry to acquire relevant information from public or private entities. The Regulations shall determine the relevant procedures.

The Ministry shall, for the purpose of determining eligibility, examine information relating to independents and households collected from applications, relevant government agencies, civil society associations and organizations, and other sources.

The Ministry shall notify the applicant of its decision within 20 days from the date of filing; if rejected, such decision shall be reasoned. The Regulations shall determine the relevant procedures.

The applicant and the beneficiary shall notify the Ministry of any change that may affect their eligibility or the amount of the allowance within 15 days from the date of said changes.

The Ministry shall regularly verify the beneficiary’s eligibility for the allowance and the amount thereof. The Regulations shall determine the relevant procedures.