Widow’s Pension: the complete list of requirements to access the payment

The Widow’s Pension It is one of the state benefits that seeks to provide financial support to relatives of those who were affiliated with the old pension distribution system in Chile. To access this benefit, widowed spouses must meet a series of requirements established by the Social Welfare Institute (IPS).

First of all, as requirement, it is necessary that the marriage was contracted at least six months before the date of death of the pensioner or partial disability pensioner. In the case of old-age or total disability pensioners, the marriage must have been celebrated at least three years before, unless there are minor children, the widow has become pregnant or the death has been due to a common accident.