October 26, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan
The government announced that it will begin distributing NT$10,000 in cash aid to all citizens starting November 12, 2025, as part of its economic relief initiative. Prior to this nationwide distribution, the Labor Insurance Bureau (LIB) under the Ministry of Labor will release 11 categories of benefit payments on Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31, with some recipients eligible to receive as much as NT$100,000.
According to the Labor Insurance Bureau’s payment calendar, five benefits are scheduled for release on October 30 (Thursday):
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Labor Insurance Pension
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Disaster Insurance Pension
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Disability Care Allowance for Disaster Insurance
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Monthly Retirement Pension (First Batch)
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National Pension Insurance Maternity Benefit
Meanwhile, six additional benefits will be distributed on October 31 (Friday), including:
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Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave Salary Subsidy
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National Pension Insurance Disability Pension (combined with Labor Insurance Seniority)
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National Pension Insurance Old-Age Pension
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National Pension Insurance Funeral Benefit
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National Pension Insurance Survivors Pension
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National Pension Insurance Disability (Basic Guarantee) Pension
The Bureau urged all qualified beneficiaries to check their bank accounts or passbooks to confirm that their payments have been successfully credited.
Among these benefits, the National Pension Insurance Funeral Benefit carries the highest payout. It is available to the families of insured individuals who pass away while covered under the National Pension Insurance (before age 65). The benefit may be claimed by the person who actually paid the funeral expenses. Required documents include the application form, death certificate, a copy of the household registration, and proof of funeral costs. Claims must be filed within five years of the insured’s death.
This benefit is calculated based on five times the insured’s monthly premium at the time of death. For instance, if an insured individual with a monthly premium of NT$19,761 died in January 2023, the total benefit amount would be NT$98,805.
As for the much-awaited NT$10,000 cash assistance, the government confirmed that it will be distributed through five methods:
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Online registration and deposit (registration opens November 5)
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ATM cash withdrawal (available from November 17)
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Post office cash withdrawal (available from November 24)
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Direct deposit
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Distribution through list (for residents in remote areas)
The direct deposit and list distribution options will begin rolling out on November 12, 2025. The government advised citizens to verify their preferred method of receiving the funds to ensure a smooth and timely disbursement.