Overview
- The Chamber of Deputies approved the modified Disability Law by 237 votes to 9 with 4 abstentions on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and sent the bill to the Senate for final approval.
- The text removes the prior 'emergency' label and allows beneficiaries to keep non‑contributory disability pensions while working so long as their personal income does not exceed two Salarios Mínimos, Vitales y Móviles.
- ANSES published the numeric two‑SMVM thresholds that apply to the rule: October 2026 two‑SMVM equals $782,400 (SMVM $391,200) and November 2026 two‑SMVM equals $797,600 (SMVM $398,800); the test applies to the individual’s own earnings, not household income.
- The Secretaría Nacional de Discapacidad will cross‑check records with ANSES, the revenue agency, RENAPER and other registries to find inconsistencies but must follow an inclusive due process that includes notification, the chance to remedy faults and a statutory period to present a defense before suspending benefits.
- The law preserves the Unique Disability Certificate and monthly IPC updates, keeps reduced employer contributions and training requirements to encourage hiring, and requires the executive to set a timetable to pay arrears to providers while advocates press the Senate and government for effective implementation.