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If you lose your job in Argentina, you may apply for unemployment benefits until you obtain a new job. Unemployment benefits are usually not available if you receive other benefits. Applications must be initiated within 90 days of termination.

Benefits are calculated on a base of 41.5% of the highest net monthly wage received in the previous six months. The maximum benefit is AR$ 300 and the minimum is AR$ 150/month.

The length of eligibility is based on  the total time on the job.

Additional benefits are available for applicants with family or other dependents, based on household income.

Useful Addresses for Social Security, Benefits, Pensions and Taxes:

• Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) -- in English
• Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social de la Nación (only available in Spanish)
• Portal de la Seguridad Social: Republica Argentina (only available in Spanish)
• List of Banks Authorized for Tax Payments (only available in Spanish)
• Generation of VEP - electronic ticket (only available in Spanish)
• Generación de VEP – Volante Electrónico de Pago (only available in Spanish)