One of the financial supports offered by the Social Security Institute (IPS) for those who need it most is the Death Allowance. This benefit The grant can be requested at any time during the year and is designed to help cover the funeral expenses of a person who has been a beneficiary of the IPS. In 2024, the allocation reaches an amount of $966,885, specifically intended to alleviate the costs associated with the funeral.
To access this benefitthere are two possible applicants: the natural person in charge of the procedures or the funeral company that handles the services. The process to request the Death Allowance varies according to the type of applicant. Both parties must enter the portal of the IPS Online and follow the appropriate procedure according to your case.
In the event that the request for the benefit If the funeral home is made by a funeral home, the company representative must enter their RUN and select the corresponding company if the representative is linked to more than one. Then, they must choose the “Death Allowance Request” option in the system. They must enter the RUT of the deceased so that the system validates the data. Finally, they will complete the necessary data and attach the relevant documentation, which includes the original invoice and the beneficiary’s ID card, as well as a transfer of rights if necessary.
On the other hand, if the application for the benefitis made by a natural person, the applicant must enter his/her RUT and access the system with his/her Unique Key. He/she must select the option “Death Allowance” and enter the RUT of the deceased. The system will verify the data and allow the form to be completed with the required information. The documents that must be attached are the original invoice provided by the funeral home and, if more than 30 days have passed since the death, a burial certificate.
People eligible to receive the amount of $966,885 are those who are responsible for covering the funeral expenses of the deceased person, whether it is a legal or natural entity. In addition, the deceased must not be affiliated with the system of Decree Law (DL) No. 3,500 at the time of death. Those who receive this amount benefit They must meet all established requirements in order to receive this financial support.
