Allocation of pensions that combine contributions to Social Security and the Caixa Geral de Aposentações remains complex and currently averages about seven months. The president of the Social Security Information Institute told ECO that processing times should improve and that changes will take effect by June. The backlog and complexity affect retirees whose records span both regimes, and the institute is promising faster decisions in the coming months. Those awaiting joint pensions should keep documents ready and monitor communications from Social Security (Segurança Social) and their pension offices.