Financial support in a difficult moment
A death benefit guarantees income for whoever financially depended on someone who passed away — support exactly during the hardest moment, when lost income compounds emotional loss.
Who’s entitled to it
- Spouse or partner, and children under 21 or with a disability.
- Parents, when there’s no spouse or children in those conditions.
- Siblings under 21 or with a disability, as a last case.
What’s needed to qualify
The deceased must have held active social security status at the time of death, and whoever files for the benefit must prove they genuinely depended on them financially.
When the death was a work accident
Beyond the social security benefit, if it’s proven the company was negligent about safety standards, the family can also pursue civil compensation.
A sensitive but important topic
Understanding this right helps families avoid losing support that’s legally guaranteed, exactly at a moment when they’re least prepared to deal with paperwork.