Officials said there is strong consensus that the base monthly pension of NT$38,990 should not change
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/03/09
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwanese Premier William Lai spoke at a meeting with the
(By Central News Agency)
Legislative Yuan on the morning of March 9 about upcoming legislation to amend the policy for benefits of military veterans.
The Premier said that consensus has been reached that the minimum monthly pension for military veteran should not change, and that the base monthly amount will remain at NT$ 38,990 (US$ 1,330).
The legislation will be included in a package with educational policy amendments that will be voted on in the Legislative Yuan on July 1. Any further modifications to the legislation must be made before that deadline.
The Deputy of the National Military Pension Reform Committee Lin wanyi (林萬億) announced after the meeting that the minimum monthly pension of 38,990 would not be subject to decrease by the current legislation, reports CNA. [FULL STORY]