What are the qualifying contribution conditions for Survivor’s Grant?

The deceased insured person must have paid at least 50 contributions (1 year) but less than 250 contributions (5 years).

How is Survivor’s Grant calculated? 

• A widow or widower Survivor’s Grant is calculated at 2/3 of the Age Grant earned up to the death of the insured person.
• An orphan’s grant is calculated at 2/3 of the widow/widower Survivor’s Grant.
• Children’s grant is calculated at 1/3 of the widow/widower Survivor’s Grant.

Can Survivor’s and Invalidity or Age benefits can be paid concurrently?

Effective January 2009, If you qualify for a Survivor’s benefit, and you are in receipt and/or qualify for an Invalidity or Age benefit you will receive the Invalidity or Age benefit and half of the Survivor’s benefit.

How to claim for Survivor’s Benefit?

Complete and submit the Survivor’s Benefit Claim Formto the Social Security Office within 3 months of the death.

Attach the following documents:

• Death Certificate
• Birth Certificates of all beneficiaries
• If a child is over 15 years, a letter from the principal of the educational institution verifying that the child is attending full-time.

*A claim for Survivor’s Benefit must be filed with 3 months from the death of the qualified person.

*Insured persons who have met the qualifying contribution conditions will receive Survivor’s Benefit wherever in the world they are.