Beneficiaries and Conditions for Entitlement
Definition
Benefits for death and survival (widowhood, orphanhood, dependent family
members) are intended to compensate for the financial hardship that certain
people have to endure due to the death of others.
One or more of the following benefits can be granted, according to the case:
- Assistance due to death
- Widow or widower's pension
- Orphan's pension
- Pension and allowance for members of the family
- Special compensation up to a certain amount in cases of accidents at work or
occupational diseases
These benefits are covered by the general and special social security
schemes, with the special features indicated in each case in the respective
special scheme.
Persons Concerned
Workers and Pensioners
Grounds: Death of the worker or old age pensioner, or permanent invalidity either of
the person in receipt of the temporary incapacity allowance because its effects
have been extended because of the expiry of the respective maximum period or of
recovery, irrespective of the cause. When the worker has died due to an accident
at work or occupational disease, proof that death was due to such causes will
have to be provided.
Beneficiaries: Surviving spouse, orphans and in some cases members of the family of the
person concerned.
Text last edited on: 06/2005
Source: European Union
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