See situations that lead to loss of death benefit benefit

Stay on top of the causes of cancellation of death pension.

The death pension is a benefit granted by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) to the family of the insured person who died. Thus, the objective is to provide support to the dependents of the deceased taxpayer.
Although the benefit seems to be continuous, some situations lead to the loss of the pension due to death. But do you know what they are? Follow this article and understand!

Read more: How to prove the stable union to get the death pension

Who is entitled to the benefit?

Similar to other government benefits, the death pension has criteria that need to be accepted. In addition, the receipt of the benefit respects the following kinship order:

• Spouse: The partner who is entitled to receive the pension needs to present a document proving the marriage or stable union. Furthermore, divorced spouses are also entitled to a death benefit if they legally received child support from the deceased.
• Children, stepchildren or minors: Must be under 21 years of age. However, if there is a disability or disability, the age rule does not apply.
• Country: The deceased's parents may also be entitled to a death pension, but it is necessary to prove economic dependence.
• Brothers: The death pension for siblings is only granted up to 21 years of age and it is also necessary to prove economic dependence.

Benefit receipt time

The death pension has a fixed duration, which varies according to the age of the relatives eligible to receive it. Check out:

• 22 to 27 years old: 3 years duration;
• 28 to 30 years old: 6 years duration;
• 31 to 41 years old: 10 years duration;
• 41 to 44 years old: 20 years duration;
• 45 years or older: the pension is continued.

Situations that lead to loss of benefit

Loss of pension due to death may occur in the following situations:

• Limit age: The benefit has a determined period of receipt, which varies according to the age of the children or spouses.
• Other death benefit: If the spouse remarries and the new partner dies, the beneficiary can only receive one of the pensions.
• Insured return: Although less common, in some situations, only the INSS insured person disappears. So, if he returns, the benefit is immediately suspended.

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