A higher widow pension? The benefit is currently PLN 5,636.73 gross. But if inflation in the first half of 2025 it will exceed 5 percent, then it may occur Second valorisation of pensions. This means that the widow's pension limit would increase to the amount PLN 5,935.47.
What about inflation and bill? According to the NBP's March projection, inflation in the first quarter of 2025 was to amount to 5.4 percent, and in the second quarter 5.2 percent. (That is 5.3 percent for the first half of 2025). However, at the beginning of April, the President of the NBP Adam Glapiñski presented the current forecast, which says that inflation in the first quarter of 2025 was at the level 4.9 percentand in the second quarter may fall to 4.5 percent (That is 4.7 percent for the first half of the year). If the current scenario works, There will be no second valorisation. Is also second hook: a bill on the second valorisation pensions He is ready, but he has not yet been sent to the Sejm.
How is the widow pension calculated? As a result of the March valorisation of pensions and disability pensions, the widow's pension limit has increased. The sum of benefits paid together with a survivor's pension cannot exceed the lowest pension (PLN 1,878.91).
How to submit an application? Erwd's application should be completed and the payment option should be indicated in it. They are available two options: 100 percent survivors' pensions and 15 percent own benefits or 100 percent own benefits and 15 percent survivors' pension. The application includes, among others PESEL, name and surname, date of birth, address of residence, date of death of the spouse, after which a survivor's pension is entitled and indicate whether a joint household (marriage commonness) was lived until the day of the spouse's death. ZUS accepts applications electronically (via the PUE/EZUS electronic services platform) and in paper form – documents can be submitted in person at any ZUS facility or sent by post.
When is the widow's payment? Ministry of Family, Work and social policy informed on Friday, April 11 that ZUS received almost 700 thousand conclusions for a widow's pension. The documents are accepted from January 1, but the payment of the benefit will start from July 1, 2025.
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Sources: forsal.pl, NBP conference (YouTube), Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy (X)