The French supplementary pension fund Agirc-Arrco has issued a warning to expatriate retirees that their pension payments may be suspended if they fail to provide a required life certificate. The fund states that retirees residing in countries without a specific social security agreement with France must periodically prove they are alive to continue receiving benefits.
According to official communications, the process requires submitting a "certificat de vie" (life certificate) to the fund. This document must often be certified by a competent local authority or a French consulate. The fund has sent formal notices to affected retirees, giving them a deadline to comply.
Failure to provide this proof of life can result in the temporary suspension of pension payments until the required documentation is received. The Agirc-Arrco fund manages pensions for private-sector employees and executives in France, and its rules for expatriates are designed to prevent fraud.
Retirees are advised to check their official Agirc-Arrco online account or contact the fund directly for specific instructions based on their country of residence. The list of countries requiring this procedure is determined by international social security agreements.
