The Social Security Institute (IPS) has implemented the Assignment for Death, a financial benefit of $966,885 intended for those who have lost a family member who was a beneficiary of the entity. This contribution is designed to alleviate the financial impact of funeral costs, providing support to families in such difficult times.
To access this benefitit is essential that the applicant assumes the funeral expenses of the deceased. The person who died must have been a beneficiary of the IPS and not register affiliation to a pension system regulated by Decree Law (DL) No. 3,500 at the time of death. Additionally, the deceased must meet at least one of the following conditions: having been a beneficiary of the Basic Solidarity Pension for Old Age (PBSV) or the Solidarity Pension for Old Age (APSV), having received a pension for the Basic Solidarity Pension for Disability (PBSI). ), or having had any contributions in the former provident funds within the six months prior to their death.
Applications to obtain the Assignment for Death can be carried out at any time of the year. To facilitate the process, interested parties must enter the IPS website, where they must enter the RUT of the applicant and the deceased to validate the information. Once the data is verified, the applicant must enter with their Unique Code and complete the required forms.
It is important that the applicant attach the necessary documentation, including the original invoice for the funeral service and, if more than 30 days have passed since the death, the corresponding burial certificate. These documents will ensure that the process of assignment be carried out effectively and without delays.
The IPS reaffirms its commitment to supporting the families who are going through the loss of a loved one, offering this timely help at a critical time. Access to this financial assistance is a significant step in providing some peace of mind amid the pain and unexpected expenses that come with a death.
