Guide on SSS Death Benefits Beneficiaries of Deceased Members May Receive
SSS DEATH BENEFITS FOR BENEFICIARIES – Here is a guide on the benefits that the beneficiaries of a deceased member may get.
Aside from the Retirement Benefit, another benefit offer of the Social Security System that widely benefits the family of the SSS member is the SSS Death Benefit. It is centered on giving the family members a financial support through the contributions made by the member who passed away.
The benefits offered by the Social Security System prove that it is really a good move to maintain an active and updated account to the state-run social insurance agency. They will not only give you assurance that you have something to turn to during financially-challenging situations but as well as when old age comes and when death separates you from your loved ones.
The SSS Death Benefits for beneficiaries includes either an SSS Death Pension or Lump Sum which is dependent on the contributions posted by the member prior to the semester of death. If the member has posted at least 36 monthly contributions, his/her beneficiaries may receive a Death Pension. Otherwise, the beneficiaries may get a lump sump.
There are also additional SSS Death Benefits for the beneficiaries. Here are the other benefits:
- 13th Month Pension given every December
- Funeral Grant for anyone who paid for the burial expenses of the deceased member
In case an SSS member dies without having posted any contribution, his/her beneficiaries will receive only a Funeral Grant. There are requirements for SSS Death Benefit application that must be submitted to file for a claim.
The legal spouse will remain eligible to receive the benefits under the SSS offer until he/she remarries. The children will be covered by the Dependent’s Pension until they turn 21 years old.