The benefit of this Law is limited to Saudi nationals residing in the Kingdom on a permanent basis who meet the conditions specified herein. By way of exception to the nationality requirement, the provisions of this Law apply to foreign women married to a Saudi, or to his widow who has children from him, as well as to the children of a Saudi widow from her foreign husband. Additionally, the provisions apply to those with impediments, widows with orphans, and orphans who do not possess documents proving Saudi nationality but hold mobility cards, in accordance with the conditions specified in the Regulation.

The pension benefits are available to the following individuals or families:

• A- Orphans.

• B- Persons unable to work.

• C- Those who have reached old age.

• D- Women without a breadwinner.

• E- Non-dependent families.

The Regulation specifies the eligibility criteria and necessary procedures, and new categories may be added by a decision of the Council of Ministers based on the Minister's proposal.

Payments continue for males who have reached the age of eighteen if they are continuing their education and have not joined the workforce until they reach the age of twenty-six or graduate, whichever comes first, and for females until their marriage or employment according to the regulations set forth.

The annual pension amount for the primary beneficiary is set at nine thousand four hundred Riyals, and an additional three thousand one hundred Riyals for each additional individual, provided that the total amount received by a family consisting of eight members does not exceed thirty-one thousand one hundred Riyals. The amount may be increased by a decision of the Council of Ministers based on a proposal from the Minister.

If the beneficiary has a regular income exceeding half of the pension determined for them, the pension will be reduced by the amount of income exceeding half, provided that the amount disbursed is not less than six thousand riyals. The minister may, when necessary, refrain from the deduction.

The following shall not be considered as income as stipulated in Article (7) of this Law:

• A- Student allowances.

• B- Cash or in-kind assistance provided to the beneficiary and their family from social or health institutions for treatment purposes.

• C- Gifts, assistance, and donations.

• D- Assistance provided in cases of disasters.

The claim for pension is submitted to the Social Security Office where the claimant resides, including the necessary data and documents that clarify the status of the pension applicant and their eligibility for it. The regulation specifies the necessary data, documents, and procedures for submitting the claim.

The Ministry conducts the necessary investigation regarding the submitted claims, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the regulation. The Ministry must inform the pension applicant within sixty days from the date of submitting the claim of its decision regarding their entitlement to the pension and the amount, or the rejection of the claim with reasons stated. If a decision is not issued within this period, it is considered equivalent to a decision issued rejecting the claim.