In Poland there are a number of cash benefits available to citizens depending on their financial situation, and any of them are paid by the Social Insurance Institution. 1 specified benefit is simply a peculiar allowance of PLN 553.30 gross per month. However, in order to receive these funds, they are not granted automatically, it is essential to comply with certain conditions and to submit an appropriate application.
ZUS pays a peculiar allowance. PLN 553 per month
In order to apply for an allowance, it is essential to meet certain conditions and to supply a completed ERRD form and a paper confirming the death of parents. The process of submitting the application may take place in individual in any ZUS office, through a proxy, through a post transportation or through a Polish consular office, depending on preferences and availability.
Where the parent has died and the information on the father is unknown, it is essential to supply papers confirming the date of death of the parent and the birth certificate which does not contain data on the father.
The body liable for examining applications shall have 30 days to decide on the grant of the benefit. It is worth noting that even if a negative answer is received, it is possible to lodge a free appeal within 1 period of receipt, which gives an additional chance to reconsider the case.
A benefit for orphans. The procedure requires an application
In order to apply for an allowance, it is essential to meet the conditions described and to supply a completed ERRD form and confirmation of the date of death of the parents. This can be done in person, through a proxy in any ZUS office, via post office or by Polish consular office. Where the parent has died and the father is unknown, it is essential to present a paper confirming the date of the mother's death and the birth certificate in which information about the father is missing.
The benefit granting authority shall have 30 days to decide on the matter. If we receive a refusal, however, this is not final – there is simply a anticipation to lodge a free appeal within 1 period of receipt.
Family pension – who deserves this benefit?
Discussing the conditions for receiving a full-time pension for orphans, the key issue is who is entitled to this benefit after the deceased person. A household pension shall be granted to household members of a deceased individual who has been entitled to a pension due to incapacity for work at the time of death, or to an insured individual who has fulfilled the conditions for receiving specified a benefit.
On the list of persons who may receive this benefit after the deceased are:
- Children: their own, their second spouse's children and their adopted children. They may receive a household pension if they are under 16, learn and are little than 25 years old, or become completely incapable of working before they are 16, or proceed schooling before they are 25.
- Grandparents, siblings and another children admitted to the upbringing and maintenance of a minimum of 1 year before the death of the deceased until they scope adulthood (except for children raised in a foster household or household home).
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