To prove they are alive and unfreeze their pensions, elderly people in Turkmenistan must travel to a family doctor and three separate government offices, knowing that the process could be different next time.

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    5 hours ago

    Yeah makes sense, I know a Dutch couple who live in the U.S. and have to get some forms notarized once per year for proof of life for their retirement benefits.