On our long road of life, the pace of time always moves forward unhurriedly. However, when retirees leave the world, what are the benefits for their spouses? After the death of a retiree, his or her spouse can enjoy certain benefits in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state. These benefits mainly include funeral grants, pensions for dependent relatives, etc., and the following are detailed answers.
A funeral grant is a financial compensation for the family of a retiree who handles the funeral after his or her death. According to the relevant regulations of the state, the standard of funeral subsidy is a certain multiple of the average monthly salary of employees in the overall area where the retiree is located in the previous year. The specific standard may vary from region to region, but generally 2-4 months for non-work-related deaths and 6 months for work-related deaths.
Dependent relatives pension is a kind of living allowance issued to relatives (such as spouse, children, parents, etc.) who provide the main living ** during the death of a retiree. The criteria for the payment of the pension are as follows:
1) Spouse: A certain percentage of the retiree's salary during his or her lifetime, generally 40%.
2) Other relatives: 30% of the retiree's salary will be paid per month.
3) Lonely elderly or orphans: on the basis of the above criteria, an increase of 10% per person per month.
It should be noted that the sum of the approved pensions for dependent relatives should not be higher than the retiree's salary during his or her lifetime.
The spouse of a retiree who dies on the job can also receive a lump sum work-related death benefit. The standard of the one-time work-related death allowance is 20 times the per capita disposable income of urban residents in the previous year.
After the death of a retiree, his or her spouse can also enjoy the following benefits according to the regulations of the original unit:
1) Funeral expenses: according to the death treatment of the employees of the original unit, generally two months of the average monthly salary of the employees of the enterprise.
2) Pension: According to the regulations of the original employer, the pension payment standard for retirees after death may be different. Generally speaking, the pension standard for supporting immediate family members is: six months according to the standard salary of the person before retirement; for two people, nine months; 3 or more shall be issued for 12 months.
It should be noted that the specific standards and payment methods of the above benefits may vary from region to region and unit, and it is recommended to consult the local social insurance department or the original unit for details.
After the death of a retiree, his or her spouse can enjoy funeral allowance and pension for dependent relatives to ensure his basic living needs. The standards and scope of these benefits are stipulated by relevant laws, regulations and policies, ensuring that the legitimate rights and interests of retirees and their families are protected.