The Government has given the green light to a regulation that allows mutual members to switch to the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA), except for those who can prove 15 years of contributions in mutual societies. The measure aims to integrate them into the general system and regularize their situation, offering access to benefits such as retirement, disability, or widowhood under conditions comparable to those of self-employed workers. The entry into force is expected in the coming months.
Technical integration: key aspects of the migration process to RETA 🛠️
From a technical point of view, the process involves the transfer of contribution data from mutual societies to the Social Security computer system. Mutual members must submit a specific application, which will be validated against the historical records of the General Treasury. The data cross-check will determine whether the applicant exceeds the threshold of 15 years of contributions, thus being excluded from the change to avoid disadvantages. The online platform enabled to manage these applications will require a digital certificate or Cl@ve, and resolution times are expected to be up to three months.
Switching to RETA: the new bureaucratic adventure 📄
And now, mutual members will discover that switching to RETA is like moving house: initial excitement, then endless paperwork, and in the end you wonder if the change was worth it. Of course, if you are left out because you have 15 years of contributions, you become the guest who cannot enter the Social Security party. That said, at least veteran self-employed workers now have someone to share their complaints about fees with. Welcome to the club, folks.