PTAD reminds DBS pensioners to complete ‘I’m Alive’ verification

 

Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) have been reminded of the importance of participating in the ongoing “I’m Alive” verification programme, a mandatory exercise supervised by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD).

The “I’m Alive” programme is a crucial verification process designed to confirm that pensioners are still eligible to receive their monthly pensions.

PTAD emphasised that the exercise is not optional, as failure to comply could lead to suspension of pension payments.

According to the Directorate, pensioners are required to carry out the verification every six months. This periodic confirmation helps to maintain an accurate database, eliminate irregularities, and ensure that only genuine beneficiaries continue to receive payments.

Officials noted that the process has been simplified to make it more accessible, especially for elderly pensioners. Beneficiaries are encouraged to complete their verification promptly within the stipulated timeframe to avoid any disruption in their pension disbursement.

PTAD further reassured pensioners that the “I’m Alive” programme is part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in pension administration. The Directorate also advised pensioners to seek assistance from designated help centres or trusted family members if they encounter any challenges during the process.

Pensioners are therefore strongly urged to take the exercise seriously and ensure compliance, as timely verification remains the only guarantee for the continuous receipt of their pensions.

Speaking on the exercise, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunnaiya, stressed the importance of compliance, noting that the programme was introduced to safeguard the integrity of the pension system.

“The ‘I’m Alive’ verification is a vital requirement for all pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. It is designed to ensure that pension payments are made only to rightful beneficiaries. We therefore urge all pensioners to make it a priority to complete this verification every six months,” she said.

Odunnaiya further reassured pensioners that the process has been simplified to make it more accessible, particularly for elderly beneficiaries.

“We have made the process user-friendly and accessible. Pensioners who may face challenges are encouraged to seek assistance from our support channels or trusted family members. Our goal is to ensure that no eligible pensioner is left out,” she added.

PTAD reiterated that timely participation in the “I’m Alive” programme is essential to guarantee uninterrupted pension payments, urging all affected pensioners to comply promptly.