The Social Insurance Institution is preparing to pay the widow's pension. The money will start to go to Polish women and Poles from July 1, 2025. The Ministry of Family reported that the new benefit is very popular, and so far 832 thousand were submitted. applications.
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As a reminder: The widow is a benefit for widows and widowerswho have the right to at least two pension benefitsincluding a survivor's pension after the deceased spouse. Currently, they can only receive one of these benefits – higher or selected. According to the new regulations, they can choose whether they want to receive the entire survivor and 15 percent. your own benefit, or vice versa.
To apply for a widow's pension, the Applicant must meet certain conditions. Women must be 60 years old and men 65 years old. In addition, the person submitting the application should have the right to two pension benefits, including a survivor's pension after the deceased spouse.
The minister appeals to men. It's about a new benefit
The head of the ministry of family, work and social policy admitted that the new benefit is very popular. At the same time, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk noticed that the majority-over 90 percent. – Women submitted applications.
That is why the head of the ministry also decided to appeal to men. “I have an important appeal. Dear gentlemen, widowers, you also have this benefit. I encourage you to get interested in the subject and visits to ZUS,” said minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk on RMF FM.
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To receive a widow pension from July 2025, the application (Erwd form) must be submitted by July 31, 2025 at the latest. Applications can be submitted both in paper and electronic form – via PUE or EZUS platforms.
It is worth remembering that the right to benefit will be granted from the month in which the application received, but not earlier than from July 1, 2025.
