Guide on the SSS Death Benefits Amount for the Family of a Deceased Member
SSS DEATH BENEFITS – You can check the guide below on how much the family of a deceased SSS member may receive from the Social Security System.
There are several Social Security System or SSS benefits for the members. That is why most members really make sure they have updated accounts to enjoy the widened resources. The benefits of the offers of the state-run social insurance institution is not only limited to the members as they can extend to the families and beneficiaries of the members.
One of the SSS benefits that extend to the families and beneficiaries of the members is the SSS Death Benefit. It gives members the assurance that their families or beneficiaries have either a pension or a lump-sum to turn to when their demise comes.
The Social Security System has set qualifying conditions under the SSS Death Benefit. It is open for the primary beneficiaries of an SSS member who has posted a total of at least 36 monthly contributions.
How much the family of the deceased member of the SSS will get as SSS Death Benefits? If the deceased member has posted at least 36 monthly contributions, his/her family primary beneficiaries will get a monthly pension. In case the deceased member’s total monthly contribution is less than 36 months, his/her beneficiaries will get a lump sum.
The family or beneficiary of the deceased SSS member will also a 13th month pension that is payable every December. The dependent minor children of the deceased member will also receive an SSS dependent pension that is “equivalent to 10% of the member’s monthly pension or Php 250, whichever is higher”.
According to the SSS, only five (5) of the minor children beginning from the youngest to the eldest will receive the dependent’s pension.
There are requirements for SSS Death Benefit that the family or the primary beneficiaries of the deceased must submit to the Social Security System in filing a claim.