Specialized law firms in claims have found a new niche with retired men who have two or more children and are entitled to a pension supplement created by the Government in 2016 for women in the same conditions. Since a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in 2019, this right for men has been recognized. Although exact figures have not been revealed, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of retired men between 2016 and 2021 could be beneficiaries of this supplement.
According to testimonies, many men were unaware of this benefit or considered it too complex to apply for. Despite claims often being initially denied, if the conditions are met, courts usually recognize the right to the supplement, which has led specialized law firms to be interested in representing these retirees in their applications.
These companies have filled the media environment with messages to attract potential clients and remind them of the possibility of increasing their monthly income. Despite the lack of general information and the challenges in applying for this supplement, interested individuals can receive legal advice to claim what they are entitled to. Additionally, it is highlighted that the paternity supplement has changed its conditions several times since 2019, which has caused confusion among potential beneficiaries.
Although Social Security does not provide specific figures on the number of pensioners receiving this supplement, it is noted that around 913,208 pensioners received the gender gap supplement in 2024. Specialized claims companies have emerged to provide advice and process applications related to this supplement, seeing this niche as a growing business opportunity. The complexity of administrative procedures and widespread ignorance about this issue leads many people not to claim what they are owed.
In summary, specialized law firms in claims have found a new area of action representing retired men who are entitled to a pension supplement originally intended for women in the same conditions. Although exact figures of potential beneficiaries are unclear, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of men could be entitled to this supplement, leading to a growing interest in claiming it.
