Jersey Survivor’s Allowance/ Pension : Social Security Department gov.je

Organization : Social Security Department
Type of Facility : Survivor’s Allowance / Pension
Country: Jersey

Website : http://www.gov.je/Benefits/DeathBereavement/Pages/WidowWidowerBenefit.aspx

JE Survivor’s Allowance / Pension

If your husband, wife or civil partner dies, you may be entitled to receive a Survivor’s Benefit.

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There are two benefits that may be paid:
** Survivor’s Allowance
** Survivor’s Pension

Survivor’s Allowance is paid for the first 52 weeks following your spouse’s/civil partner’s death.

After 52 weeks, you may qualify to receive Survivor’s Pension.

About Survivor’s Allowance:
Survivor’s Allowance is paid for the first 52 weeks after your spouse or civil partner has died.

This benefit is 20% higher than the usual rate of benefit. The amount you receive is based on the contribution record of your deceased spouse or partner.

While you’re receiving Survivor’s Allowance, your contribution record will be covered with credits. Credits have the same effect as a person paying Social Security contributions and protect your future entitlement to benefits.

If you’re employed, you’ll need to exchange your blue Social Security registration card for a red registration card. The red card indicates to your employer that they shouldn’t deduct Social Security contributions from your wages.

Qualifying for Survivor’s Allowance?:
You are likely to qualify for Survivor’s Allowance if:
** you were married to your husband/wife or were in a civil partnership with your partner when they died
** either you, or your spouse or civil partner was under 65 on the day of his or her death
** your spouse or civil partner has paid at least six months’ Social Security contributions in Jersey
** your spouse or civil partner died after 31 March 2001
** you haven’t entered into a new marriage or civil partnership
** you’re not cohabiting (living with a new partner)

About Survivor’s Pension:
In some cases, Survivor’s Pension is paid after the first 52 weeks.

The amount you receive is based on the contribution record of your deceased spouse or civil partner.

Qualifying for a Survivor’s Pension:
You’re likely to qualify for Survivor’s Pension if:
** you meet all the requirements for Survivor’s Allowance
** you’re under pension age
** either you have a dependent child or you were born on or before 31 December 1957

Dependent children:
A dependent child includes children of school age or children up to the age of 25 if they’re in full time education.

They must be your or your spouse’s natural or adopted child and be part of your household (meaning they live with you).

If they’re studying full time away from home, they can still be considered part of your household if they live with you outside of term time.

How much is the Survivor’s Benefit:
Survivor’s Allowance is paid at a higher rate than Survivor’s Pension.

The standard (maximum) weekly rate of Survivor’s Allowance is £235.76.

The standard (maximum) weekly rate of Survivor’s Pension is £196.42.

The amount you receive is based on the contribution record of your spouse or civil partner.

The rate of benefit is reviewed on 1 October every year.

Contact:
Social Security Department:
T : 01534 445505
F : 01534 445525
E :socialsecurity@gov.je

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Social Security Department:
PO Box 55
La Motte Street
St Helier
Jersey
JE4 8PE