Keys to the news:
- Extra Income: The Productive Linkage program of the Inapam It allows older adults to obtain formal jobs with all the legal benefits.
- Right to PTU: Those who have worked at least 60 days in the previous fiscal year are entitled to profit distribution before May 30.
- Impact on Pension: Working formally allows you to continue adding weeks of contributions to the IMSS, improving the final retirement amount.
CDMX. – Thousands of older adults in Mexico are unaware that their ID card National Institute of Older Adults (Inapam) It is used for much more than obtaining simple discounts on public transport or pharmacies. In the economic context of 2026, this card represents the master key to reactivate work life, increase monthly income and ensure legal benefits that many considered lost.
Through a labor inclusion strategy, the beneficiaries are managing to re-enter the formal market, adding valuable weeks of contributions to the IMSS and accessing the coveted profit sharing (PTU).
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Inapam: What is the Productive Linkage 2026 program?
This is a scheme that directly connects senior citizens with top-level companies that offer formal vacancies, competitive salaries and flexible schedules. By signing a contract, the worker resumes his contributions to Social Security, which has a positive impact on the calculation of his pension, regardless of whether he belongs to the Social Security regime. Law 73 or Law 97.
This extra income does not cancel previous government support; On the contrary, it strengthens financial stability in the face of inflation and restores economic independence to those who had already retired.
The path to profit sharing
Those who obtain employment through this route automatically acquire the right to Employee Profit Sharing (PTU). According to the Federal Labor Law, companies must distribute the 10% of your annual profits:
- Moral Persons (Companies): They have a deadline of May 30.
- Individuals (Employers): Until June 29.
If the older adult worked a minimum of 60 days During the previous year, you will receive this benefit directly into your account, confirming that senior experience is profitable and valued in the current market.
Requirements for registration today
To enter the Productive Linkage 2026interested parties must go to the Inapam modules with the following documents:
- Have 60 years compliments.
- Credential of the Inapam current (original).
- Official ID with photograph (INE, passport).
- health card updated IMSS or ISSSTE.
In the modules, specialized advisors evaluate the candidate’s skills to manage direct interviews. The procedure is gratuitous and offers modalities ranging from hourly to full-time.
Why this work push now?
The initiative responds to the need to combat “ageism” (age discrimination) and help pensioners in the face of low purchasing power. Thanks to recent labor reforms, Mexican companies are adopting diversity quotas similar to those in Europe, transforming retirees into an active and highly efficient workforce.
How is payment calculated?
It is vital to clarify that the profits are delivered by the patternnot the government. The amount is divided into two parts:
- 50% depending on days worked: It is distributed equally among all employees according to their attendance.
- 50% proportional to salary: It is calculated based on the income received during the year.
If you only use your card for supermarket discounts, you are missing out on the opportunity to receive bonuses, vacations, and utilities. The process is simple: fill out your application, conduct your interview with the Inapam promoter and choose the activity that best suits your pace of life. (With information from El Informador and W Radio)
