As part of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's ongoing efforts to improve support mechanisms and ensure accurate delivery to eligible beneficiaries, the Social Security Program has clarified the official steps required to assign each dependent to their actual residence when completing the unified file. These clarifications aim to guarantee the uninterrupted disbursement of pensions and to achieve the highest standards of transparency in beneficiary data.
Steps to assign dependents in the support and protection platform
The program, through its official channels, stressed the need for accuracy when registering data, warning against registering a dependent in more than one home, as beneficiaries can complete the assignment process through the following steps:
- Log in to the social support and protection platform using the unified national access.
- Go to (Unified File) from the main menu and select the (Manage Homes) icon.
- Review the list of dependents already registered in the account.
- Drag and drop or select the dependent to assign it to the correct home where it actually resides.
- Make absolutely sure that the national address registered for the house matches the actual reality of the residence.
- Save the changes and submit the request for approval.
Types of dependents that can be added
In a related context, the program clarified the categories that fall under the term "dependent" which the primary beneficiary is entitled to add in the support request, namely:
- Close relative: This includes first and second degree relatives (father, mother, husband, wife, children, brothers and sisters, grandfather and grandmother).
- Recommended dependent: This is a person who is under the legal care of the family, such as a foster parent.
- Co-occupier: This is a person who shares accommodation with the primary beneficiary but is not a relative.
The context of digital transformation and the ministry's achievements
These regulatory measures are part of a comprehensive strategy led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, which has achieved significant progress in recent years. According to official data, the Ministry has successfully established the Kingdom's global leadership in labor market efficiency, with localization strategies contributing to an increase in the number of Saudis working in the private sector to 2.5 million citizens.
These efforts have had a positive impact on economic indicators, with the unemployment rate falling to a historic low of 7.5%. Furthermore, the role of social security has not been limited to financial support; the "empowerment" program has successfully moved nearly 100,000 beneficiaries from a state of need to one of productivity and employment, thus enhancing their quality of life and aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to build a vibrant society and a thriving economy.
