He complement to reduce the gender gap It is a financial amount that is added to the retirement pension to compensate for the impact that caring for children has had on professional careers, especially in the case of women. In 2025, the The monthly amount of this supplement is 35.90 euros per child, with a maximum of four children.
This plugin Both men and women can applyas long as they meet the established requirements and are regulated in article 60 of the General Social Security Law.
Although it is true, before the reform in 2021, this was exclusively intended for women with contributory pensions for retirement, widowhood or permanent disability who had had biological or adopted children, which is why it was previously called “maternity supplement”. This supplement was considered discriminatory by a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, which led to its reform and adaptation to current regulations, becoming the current “supplement to reduce the gender gap”, in force since February 2021.
Requirements to collect the gender gap supplement
To access the supplement to reduce the gender gap it is necessary be a beneficiary of a contributory retirement pension (except partial retirement)permanent disability or widowhood. Both women and men will be able to access as long as certain conditions are met.
In particular, the General Social Security Law establishes that women will always have preference for each son or daughter, unless the other parent also requests it and meets the requirements. If both parents are women, the supplement will be granted to the one who receives a smaller pension.
In the case of parents, they must also comply with these conditions:
- If the sons or daughters born or adopted would have been until December 31, 1994they must have more than 120 days without contributions, this period being between 9 months before birth and 3 years after said date. The certificate of contribution gaps of at least four months must be presented between the nine before the birth or adoption and the following three years.
- If the sons or daughters were as of January 1, 1995, The contribution bases for the two years following the birth or adoption must be added, which must be more than 15% lower than the sum of those for the two previous years.
In cases where both parents are men and meet the requirements, the supplement will be granted to the one who has a smaller pension.
In the case of partial retirement, you will be entitled when you access the full pension.
How much is charged for each child in 2025?
The amount of the supplement to reduce the gender gap is 35.90 euros per month for each son or daughter, with a maximum of four times that amount. These would be the monthly and annual amounts:
| Number of children | Monthly amount | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €35.90 | €502.60 |
| 2 | €71.80 | €1,005.20 |
| 3 | €107.70 | €1,507.80 |
| 4 | €143.60 | €2,010.40 |
Thus, for example, a pensioner with three children will receive €107.70 per month, which is equivalent to €1,507.80 per year.
It is important to note that this supplement is not limited to those who receive the maximum pension. That is, taking the previous example as a reference, a pensioner who collects the maximum pension of 3,267.60 euros per month (45,746.40 euros per year) and receives the supplement for three children will add 107.70 euros per month. This will result in a total pension of 3,375.30 euros per month or 47,254.20 euros per year, thus exceeding the maximum limit.
Incompatibilities of the child pension supplement
The complement It is incompatible when both parents request it for the same children. In this case, it is awarded to the parent with the smallest pension. In same-sex parenting situations, this rule also applies.
How to request the plugin
This plugin must be requested from Social Security along with the contributory pension. Sea workers must complete the procedure at the Social Institute of the Navy (ISM). There are two ways to carry out the request:
- On-line: Through the official portal “Your Social Security”.
- In person: At the Social Security Assistance and Information Centers (CAISS), by appointment.
It is essential to present all the required documentation at the time of completing the procedure. For any questions or queries, you can contact the authorized telephone numbers: 901 166 565 and 915 421 176.
When is it charged?
The complement to reduce the gender gap It is paid monthly along with the contributory pension recognized. In addition, it is included in the extraordinary payments received in the months of June and November.
When does the gender gap supplement expire?
The complement is extinguished for the same reasons as the pension to which it is associatedsuch as the death of the beneficiary. It can also be terminated if the other parent requests the supplement and meets the necessary requirements for its granting, that is, for reasons related to incompatibility. This measure will continue to be in force as long as the gender gap in pensions is greater than 5%.