BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

What is it? | Basic qualifying condition | How much could I get and how am I paid? | How and when should I apply? | What else might I be able to claim?

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Tel :	01624 685176
E-mail :	pensions@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

Bereavement Payment (BP) is a one-off lump sum payment.

Basic qualifying condition

Bereavement Payment is payable to a person

whose late spouse or civil partner had paid enough National Insurance contributions, or their death was caused by their job; and
whose spouse or civil partner was not entitled to Retirement Pension when they died, or the claimant is under State Pension Age when the spouse or civil partner dies.

It is not paid to a person who is -

living with someone else as their husband or wife or civil partner at the time of their spouse's or civil partner's death; or
divorced from their husband or wife or their civil partnership has been dissolved; or
in prison or legal custody.

You can download the appropriate Benefits and Contributions Guide section to find out more about the Contribution conditions that must be met.

How much could I get and how am I paid?

Click here for Rates. Payment is made by cheque which is payable into a bank or building society.

How and when should I apply?

Use the claim form and return it to Head Office, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas.

Claims should be made as soon as possible, and no later than 12 months after your spouse's or civil partner's death, in order to avoid a loss of benefit.