There have been reports in the media that we can apply for widow's pension by the end of July. However, this is simply a request for those who want to receive a benefit next month. After that date, however, the anticipation of submitting applications will stay open. - If we want to receive money this month, it is time to apply for it by the end of July - she late announced in the programme "Without Avoidance" of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk.
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Retirement widow since July 2025. What are the rules?
More than 1 million applications for widow’s pension have already been received by the Social Insurance Institution. The benefit is to be a major change for many seniors. Until now, erstwhile a man was dying, his wife chose between household pension and her own pension. However, the fresh plan is somewhat more favourable.
Thanks to changes, the widow or widow can hold her pension and receive part of the survivor's pension after the deceased spouse. Another option is to choose a household pension and to add part of your own pension to that amount.
The widow's pension - who is entitled to the benefit?
The widow's pension is granted to persons who scope the general retirement age. Moreover, they remained married until the day of their death. However, the benefit will besides be paid to persons who have been widowed not earlier than 5 years before the retirement age. For men it is 60 years and for women - 55. Do you think the rules on widows' pensions are fair? We encourage you to participate in the probe and comment on the article.
