Wave of applications: ZUS has already received over 155 thousand widow's pension applications – reports PAP. Over 115 thousand of them were submitted during a visit to the Plant's facilities, 30 thousand. more were sent by post, and less than 10 thousand sent electronically via the PUE/eZUS portal.
Important appeal: ZUS reminds that applications for widow's pension can be assembled without leaving home. He ensures that all you need to do is contact the Institution and an employee will help you set up an account on the PUE/eZUS portal. Earlier, there was an appeal to submit applications more calmly. ZUS spokesman Wojciech Dąbrówka explained that Submitting documents in January will not speed up the payment of widow's pension.
When will ZUS pay widow's pension? Applications for the new benefit can be submitted from January 1, but the first payments will start on July 1. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 million widows and widowers may benefit from the reform. ZUS will pay a survivor's pension together with a pension or other benefit. Beneficiaries will also be able to decide whether they want to receive a full survivor's pension and 15 percent own benefit or vice versa. From January 1, 2027, the second benefit will be available increased to 25 percent.
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Sources: PAPRadio Information Agency