What is 'survivor pension' in SAP PY-PT - Portugal?

survivor pension - Overview

• Component: PY-PT

• Component Name: Portugal

• Description: A monthly allowance paid to the family of a deceased employee. For the family to be entitled to the allowance, the deceased employee must have contributed to the general regime of social security.

survivor pension - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Survivor pension is a type of pension benefit provided by the Portuguese Social Security system. It is paid to the surviving spouse or dependent children of a deceased employee who was covered by the Portuguese Social Security system. The amount of the survivor pension depends on the deceased employee's contributions to the system and the number of dependents.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to receive a survivor pension, the surviving spouse or dependent children must submit an application to the Portuguese Social Security system. The application must include proof of the deceased employee's contributions to the system, as well as proof of the relationship between the deceased employee and the surviving spouse or dependent children. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that survivor pensions are only available for employees who were covered by the Portuguese Social Security system at the time of their death. Additionally, it is important to submit all required documents in a timely manner in order to ensure that the survivor pension is paid out in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about survivor pensions, please visit the Portuguese Social Security website at www.seg-social.pt/en/pensions/survivor-pensions/. Additionally, you can contact your local Social Security office for more information about how to apply for a survivor pension.