Applications reopen for pensioners INTERVIEW/ THE DIRECTOR AT ISSH: YOU ARE ENTITLED TO 650 LEK PER MONTH The head of the Benefits Directorate, Solida Dibra: Here are the categories that receive electricity compensation. The documents that must be submitted to the Social Security offices in the districts and in Tirana By OLA MITRE Applications are reopening for pensioners who are entitled to benefit from electricity compensation, as a result of the removal of the 300 kW/hour protective threshold. The news is made known to “Gazeta Shqiptare” by the director of the Benefits Directorate at the Social Security Institute, Solida Dibra, who explains in detail the steps these people must follow in order to receive the benefit. The application process was closed in June of last year, while many pensioners failed to receive the monthly payment of 650 lek. ... On page 9

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