Moutier: over 400 pensioners receive a double AVS pension by mistake (cross-border guide)

Context

In breve

• Pensionati di Moutier (JU): oltre 400 hanno ricevuto la rendita AVS due volte a gennaio.
• Malinteso tra cantoni: Berna e Giura hanno entrambi versato le rendite, ma garantiscono di aver agito correttamente.
• Rimborso: la grande maggioranza delle rendite è stata rimborsata, ma restano in sospeso quasi 34.000 CHF per 18 beneficiari.

Fatti chiave

• Cantoni: Berna e Giura.
• Beneficiari: oltre 400 pensionati di Moutier.
• Importo: quasi 34.000 CHF in sospeso per 18 beneficiari.
• Istituzioni: Cassa di compensazione del Canton Berna (CCB), Istituto cantonale giurassiano delle assicurazioni sociali (ECAS Jura).

A Moutier, nel Canton Giura, si è verificato un malinteso che ha portato oltre 400 pensionati a ricevere la loro rendita AVS due volte nel mese di gennaio. I cantoni di Berna e Giura, coinvolti nel trasferimento cantonale della città, hanno entrambi proceduto al versamento delle rendite, ma assicurano di aver agito correttamente secondo il diritto vigente.

Secondo l'esecutivo bernese, la Cassa di compensazione del Canton Berna (CCB) non ha commesso errori. La CCB è rimasta responsabile del versamento delle rendite fino al cambiamento formale delle competenze, che non era ancora avvenuto. L'ECAS Jura, l'istituto cantonale giurassiano, avrebbe dovuto richiedere attivamente i dossier delle rendite per assumere il versamento, ma non lo ha fatto formalmente.

L'ECAS Jura, contattato dall'agenzia Keystone-ATS, ha dichiarato che la ripresa del diritto alle prestazioni complementari dal 1° gennaio implicava anche la ripresa del versamento delle rendite. Il Fondo AVS ne era stato informato e aveva fornito gli importi necessari per garantire il pagamento delle rendite a partire da gennaio 2026.

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Operational details

Practical Implications

This episode highlights the complexity of administrative procedures and the need for clear communication between the institutions involved in the cantonal transfer of Moutier. The misunderstanding led to a double payment of AVS annuities, creating potential financial hardship for the pensioners involved.

What to do in case of errors in AVS annuities If you believe you have received an incorrect or duplicate amount, it is important to contact your AVS clearinghouse immediately. In this specific case, the Bern CCB and the ECAs Jura have already initiated the reimbursement procedure for the majority of beneficiaries. However, it is essential to remain vigilant and carefully check the amounts of your annuities to avoid any future errors.

Deadlines and procedures

For Moutier pensioners, the situation is being resolved with repayments already underway. However, it is important to remember that AVS annuities are subject to specific deadlines and procedures. Payments are usually made on the first working day of each month, and in the event of errors or delays, you must contact your clearing house promptly.

Useful information

• AVS Compensation Fund : is the entity responsible for paying AVS annuities. In this case, the Bern CCB and the ECAs Jura are the institutions involved.
• AVS pension: it is the social security benefit paid by the Old Age Insurance and

Useful planning tools

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Key points

Actions and deadlines

For Moutier pensioners involved in the AVS annuity misunderstanding, the situation is being resolved. Most annuities have been reimbursed, but it is important to remain vigilant and check your own annuity amounts for any future errors.

Procedures and tools

• Control of annuities: it is essential to regularly check the amounts of your AVS annuities. If you have any doubts or discrepancies, please contact your AVS clearinghouse immediately.
• Communication with institutions: In the event of errors or misunderstandings, it is important to communicate promptly with the institutions involved, such as the Bern CCB or the ECAs Jura, to clarify the situation and obtain assistance.
• Deadlines: remember that AVS annuities are subject to specific deadlines. Payments usually take place on the first working day of each month, so it's important to be aware of these dates to avoid delays or errors.

Useful tools

• Calcolatore rendite AVS: an online tool that allows you to calculate and simulate your AVS annuities based on different scenarios and contributions paid.
• Guida alle rendite AVS: an information resource that provides details on the procedures, deadlines and requirements to obtain AVS annuities.
• Clearinghouse contacts: a list of cantonal AVS clearinghouses, with their contact details, to facilitate communication in case of need.

Conclusion

The Moutier episode highlights

Source: tio.ch