AUH and SUAF from ANSES in March 2026: new amounts with January inflation adjustment

The Argentine social security agency confirmed this week the updated social benefit amounts for March, adjusted according to the inflation data recorded in January. The decision was formalized through Resolution 55/2026, which establishes a 2.9% increase for both the Universal Child Allowance (AUH) and the Single Family Allowance System (SUAF), in line with the Consumer Price Index for that period according to INDEC. The same percentage will also apply to pensions, retirement benefits, and other social assistance benefits. The head of ANSES signed the resolution published in the official medium.

Why March 2026 will bring increases in AUH and SUAF: January CPI is key

The monthly update of family allowances responds to an automatic mechanism that references the inflation measured in the previous month. This time, the January 2026 inflation figure was 2.9%, which was fully transferred to the March benefits. This system ensures that families’ purchasing power remains protected against price changes. Thus, those receiving AUH, pensions, or SUAF allowances will see their amounts increase starting from the upcoming month, regardless of whether they are dependent workers, self-employed, retirees, or other beneficiaries of the system.

SUAF ANSES for dependent workers in March 2026

For registered employees, SUAF payments are structured based on the Family Income (IGF), which is the sum of all monthly incomes of the family members. The allowance values and income caps vary depending on this measure, with territorial differences.

With the March update, the new amounts for dependent workers are as follows:

Self-employed: what amounts they will receive in March 2026 based on their category

Members of the Simplified Regime also qualify for SUAF family allowances, with values differentiated according to their declared self-employment category. For March, the amounts per child, prenatal, disability, and school aid are as follows:

One-time payment allowances in March 2026

SUAF also includes one-time benefits for specific events, which experience the same 2.9% update:

AUH in March 2026: how much beneficiaries will receive with the increase

The Universal Child Allowance will also increase monthly according to January 2026 inflation. The total AUH amount will reach $132,814 in March. However, beneficiaries will receive 80% of this amount immediately, equivalent to $106,251.20, while the remaining 20% will be paid once the corresponding Health and Educational Control Booklet is submitted.

Who qualifies to receive SUAF and AUH allowances

The ANSES allowance system is available to a broad range of beneficiaries, provided they meet the income requirements:

• Dependent employees
• Self-employed under the Simplified Regime
• Pensioners in the pension system
• Pensioners of the Argentine Integrated Pension System (SIPA)
• Unemployment benefit recipients
• Members of Work Risk Insurers (ART)
• Malvinas War veterans

Payment schedule in March 2026: when to receive payments based on DNI

The payment schedule for AUH and family allowances in March 2026 is distributed according to the last digit of the ID number. Payments will be made on the following days:

• DNI ending in 0: Monday, March 9
• DNI ending in 1: Tuesday, March 10
• DNI ending in 2: Wednesday, March 11
• DNI ending in 3: Thursday, March 12
• DNI ending in 4: Friday, March 13
• DNI ending in 5: Monday, March 16
• DNI ending in 6: Tuesday, March 17
• DNI ending in 7: Wednesday, March 18
• DNI ending in 8: Thursday, March 19
• DNI ending in 9: Friday, March 20

This schedule allows ANSES beneficiaries to plan their expenses, knowing exactly when they will receive the updated benefits in March, ensuring orderly access to resources based on their ID number.