The ceremony allowance is intended to aid relatives of the deceased in the organization and cover the ceremony costs. The benefit shall be paid by the Social Insurance Institution and not only by household members, but besides by employers, social assistance houses and a stranger, provided that papers confirming the burial costs are presented. What will change in the ceremony allowance in 2025?
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New rules for the granting of ceremony allowance. Members agreed on this
The intent of the changes is to simplify and velocity up the payment procedures. In the parliament, the draft unanimously supported 436 Members. The fresh rules shorten the withdrawal time from 30 to 14 days. Nor will ZUS' decision be essential if the ceremony costs are borne by a household member.
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The decision of the Social Insurance Institution will proceed to be essential if the employer, a alien or another entity is seeking money. papers must be submitted within 12 months of the date of burial. The changes come into force from 1 January 2026.
What's the ceremony allowance? There'll be a large raise.
Thanks to the amendment, the benefit will increase from PLN 4000 to PLN 7000. The papers to be submitted to receive it are:
Conclusion Z-12,
a summary copy of the death certificate,
original ceremony bills,
certificate of contribution payer (for the deceased’s wellness insurance),
a paper confirming the link to the deceased e.g. matrimony or birth certificate,
ID card.
It is worth remembering that close to the deceased are legally related persons, namely a spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, adopted children, or persons in legal care. Although the ceremony allowance is due to anyone who paid for the funeral, the changes made in the context of a loved 1 do not include, for example, in-laws or partners who are in informal relationships. What do you think of the amount of the ceremony allowance? We invitation you to participate in the probe and to comment.
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