Subsidy for families
General Information
Purpose: |
Protection of financial needs following the death of the person that triggered the entitlement. |
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Beneficiaries: |
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Originator: |
The deceased or missing person, whose death triggers the right to entitlement. |
Requirements: |
Evidence must be provided regarding the contribution period, which varies based on the employment status of the deceased and the cause of death:
No previous contribution period is required when the cause of death is attributable to a work-related accident or occupational disease. |
Amount: |
Temporary allowance, paid in a maximum of twelve monthly payments and two special payments, is calculated by applying 20% of the corresponding base pension, which varies depending on the employment status of the deceased on the date of death and the cause of death. |
Economic effects: |
The allowance is paid from the first day of the month following the date of application. |
Payment: |
The allowance is paid on a monthly basis, with two special payments in June and November. |
Compatibility / Incompatibility: |
The allowance is incompatible if the beneficiary has a certain income level or is in receipt of any public pension. |
Duration: |
The maximum duration of the allowance is 12 months. |
Deadlines: |
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Termination: |
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Forms: |
Survivor's Benefits Application. |
Documentation: |
The documents listed on the application form. |
Where it is processed: |
At Social Security Support and Information Centres.and at the provincial headquarters or offices of the Marine Social Institute, for seafarers. |
Competent Body: |
Acknowledgement of the right to the allowance is the responsibility of the National Social Security Institute, or the Social Marine Institute, for seafarers. When death is due to a work-related injury, by the Mutual Society Partnering with Social Security. |
Other important information: |
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