The survivor pension It is an economic benefit for the relatives of a deceased person affiliated with a social security system, such as spouse, children or dependent parents. It is essential because it guarantees resources to meet basic needs such as housing, food and education, offering stability at a difficult time. How long does it take to be processed?
The survivor pension is an economic benefit granted to the relatives of a person affiliated with the social security system that dies.The beneficiaries may include the spouse, permanent colleagues, minor children, children of legal age who are students, children with disabilities and, in some cases, parents or siblings with disabilities who depended economically on the deceased.
The processing time of the survivors’ pension varies according to the entity in charge of the process. In the case of colpensions, The law establishes a period of up to four months to resolve the request for recognition of the old age pension.
On the other hand, in Bogotá, the process of recognition and payment of the pension of survivors or pension substitution It has an estimated time of two monthsas long as all the required documents are presented and there are no inconveniences during the process.
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Survivors pension
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Why is this pension so important for families?
The survivor pension is crucial for families that depended economically on the deceased, since it provides them with a stable income that allows them to maintain their quality of life after the loss. This benefit is especially relevant when the deceased was the main economic support of the home.
In addition, it contributes to the social protection of the most vulnerable, such as children, people with disabilities and older adults, ensuring that they can access basic services and continue with their personal and family development.
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How is it processed in colpensions?
To process the pension of survivors in colpensions, follow these steps:
1. Refresh the required documentation: IThe Civil Registry of Death of the deceased, identification documents of the applicant and the beneficiaries, and test of kinship or economic dependence on.
2. Disarge or request the corresponding form: You can obtain the form for pensioner and/or beneficiary novelties on the Colpensiones website or at any point of attention of the entity at the national level.
3. Submit the application: Deliver the form and documentation in the Colpensiones offices or through the channels authorized by the entity.
4. Processing seguard: You can consult the status of your application through the official media of Colpensions.
It is important to keep in mind that the processing time may vary according to the complexity of the case and the documentation presented. It is recommended to start the process as soon as possible to ensure a timely resolution.
For more detailed and updated information, visit the official colpensions website: https://www.colpensions.gov.co and clear your doubts.
