Can a SSS Pension Be Transferred to a Spouse? Find Out Here!

Discover if a SSS pension can be transferred to a spouse and learn about survivor benefits available.

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No, an SSS pension cannot be directly transferred to a spouse. However, the spouse may be eligible for survivor benefits upon the pensioner's death. These benefits usually require the spouse to be legally married to the pensioner. To apply, the surviving spouse must submit the necessary documents, like a marriage certificate and the SSS ID of the deceased.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are Survivor Benefits for spouses in SSS? Survivor Benefits are payments eligible to a spouse upon the pensioner's death, requiring legal marriage and submission of necessary documents.
  2. How can a spouse apply for SSS Survivor Benefits? The spouse must submit the marriage certificate and the SSS ID of the deceased to apply for survivor benefits.
  3. Can a non-married partner receive SSS benefits? No, only legally married spouses are entitled to survivor benefits under the SSS.
  4. What documents are needed for SSS Survivor Benefits? You'll need the marriage certificate and the deceased's SSS ID to apply for survivor benefits.

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