Cabinet has given approval to a proposal for increased benefits of as much as $2,300 per month to government pensioners with effect from April 1, 2020.

Fayval Williams, minister of education, youth and information outlined the increased benefits during Wednesday’s post-Cabinet briefing at Jamaica House.

“Persons who receive up to $41,667 per month will now receive an additional $2,300 per month. Persons who receive between $41,668 and $54,167 per month will now get an additional $1,800 per month. Pensioners who receive between $54,168 and $83,333 per month will now get an additional $1,450 per month,” Williams said.

She also noted that pensioners who receive $83,334 and over per month will get an additional $1,450 per month.