The Death Allowance is a benefit from the Social Security Institute (IPS) that aims to provide a bond to families facing the immediate costs of funerals and other expenses related to the loss of a loved one. This type of help is essential for those who do not have the resources necessary to cope with unexpected situations.
This is how you can get it
You can request this bond Those persons who assume the funeral expenses of the deceased, provided that the deceased was not affiliated with the system of Decree Law No. 3,500 at the time of his death. Among the conditions is the fact that the deceased received the Solidarity Pension Contribution for the Elderly (APSV) or the Basic Solidarity Pension for the Elderly (PBSV), before February 2022, when the Guaranteed Universal Pension (PGU) came into force. If the deceased was a beneficiary of the PGU, the support that the family member in charge of the expenses will receive is called a funeral fee and has a value of 15 Unidades de Fomento (UF).
Likewise, the bond It can also be requested if the deceased received the Basic Solidarity Disability Pension (PBSI) or the Survivors’ pension. Another important requirement is that the deceased had at least one contribution to one of the former pension funds within the six months prior to his or her death. In addition, people who were beneficiaries of subsidies such as the Occupational Disability, Unemployment or Disability subsidy also qualify so that their relatives can access the Death Allowance.
The process to apply for this bond It is quite simple and can be done completely digitally. To start the application, you need to go to the Social Security Institute (IPS) website. Once there, you must enter the RUT of the person requesting the benefit and select the “Death Benefit Request” option. Then, you must enter the RUT of the deceased retiree and access the system using the Unique Key, which allows you to carry out a series of online procedures.
Once inside the system, the applicant must complete the required data in the corresponding form. Among the information to be included are basic details about the older adult deceased and the person who takes care of the funeral expenses. Subsequently, to receive the bondIt is necessary to attach the original invoice for the expenses associated with the funeral, as well as the burial certificate that accredits the performance of the service.
