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Diabierna, 13 October 2023 AWEMainta LOCAL NEWS 39
Minister Dangui SVb Launches the MiSVb
Oduber Announces Worker Mobile App
Another Increase in
Pension Benefits
ON Wednesday afternoon, Minister Dangui
Oduber announced that starting on January
1, 2024, pension benefits will be increased
once again, this time by a minimum of 3%.
As the Minister responsible for the SVb
(Social Insurance Bank), it is only natural
to think about our elderly citizens and
how to assist them in the face of the infla-
tionary pressures they are experiencing.
There are currently two global crises putting
immense pressure on people worldwide, and MINISTER of Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, is pleased to announce
Aruba is not immune to their effects. These that the Social Insurance Bank (SVb) launched an app for all employees in
external factors are significantly affecting the private sector. This platform is designed to improve services and effi-
our pensioners. The government’s task is ciency for workers, making interactions with SVb faster and easier. Now,
to do everything within its power to help with just one click, an employee can have direct contact with SVb, print
pensioners wherever possible. statements, report sick days, access their employment and sick leave
history, and even verify if all their information, such as their salary, is
Aruba is experiencing a rapid recovery in correctly registered.
tourism, resulting in double-digit economic
growth and ensuring the stability of social The Minister explained that his vision is to provide modern services to all
security funds. This year, 2023, Aruba is set policyholders through innovation and technology. With this app, SVb aims
to surpass the levels of 2019, which was an to work more efficiently, bringing even more transparency to all workers.
excellent year for the country. SVb has 43,000 employees from the private sector registered in its system,
and the intention is for all workers to download the app and register.
Thanks to the growth in tourism, there is room
for another adjustment in pension benefits. SVb continues to make ongoing investments to improve the services it
Minister Dangui Oduber has increased provides to its clients. In the case of this app announcement, it signifies an
pension benefits four times since 2017. improvement in services for employees. By utilizing innovation and tech-
Increases were implemented in 2019, 2020, nology, SVb demonstrates how digitization enhances services to be more
2023, and now, in January 2024, another 3% agile and efficient.
increase will aid pensioners in maintaining
their purchasing power, which is undoubt- Congratulations to Director Mr. Jacob and the entire SVb team for yet
edly needed. another excellent project that benefits the community.
