If you are facing this complex family scenario, the IPS will give you more than $880,000 – En Cancha

Losing a family member or friend is a very difficult time for anyone, which is why the Institute of Social Security deliver the Death Allowance.

This benefit of the state granted one time $889,533 that will help the loved ones of the deceased cover his funeral expenses. Here we tell you who receives this contribution and how you can request it.

Who can receive the Death Allowance?

To qualify for the Death Allowance contribution provided by the IPS, the deceased person You should not register affiliation with the Decree Law (DL) No. 3,500 system at the time of your death.. Additionally, you must comply with one of the following requirements:

• Having been a beneficiary of the Basic Solidarity Old Age Pension (PBSV) or Old Age Solidarity Pension Contribution (APSV) before February 1, 2022.
• Have had at least one contribution in one of the former provident funds within six months prior to his death.
• Having benefited from the Basic Solidarity Disability Pension (PBSI) or Survivor Pension with solidarity contribution without affiliation to an AFP (DL No. 3,500).
• Having received a Work Disability Subsidy, SIL (DFL No. 44, of 1978 and Law No. 16,744), Unemployment Allowance (DFL No. 150, of 1981) or Disability Allowance.
• Have been pensioner from the former provident funds and special laws. In the case of orphanhood and cohabitation beneficiaries, they will receive the allowance as long as they have received the solidarity contribution on the date of death.
• It should be noted that those who receive the current Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) receive another benefit called Mortuary Feewhich has the same purpose and provides up to 15 UF ($559,301) for funeral expenses.

The person who will receive the Death Allowance on behalf of the deceased will be the person natural or legal person who has incurred the payment of funeral expenses and that you can prove it through official documentation.

How do I request the Death Allowance?

The process to request the Death Allowance can be carried out in person at any of the ChileAtiende offices throughout the country, or through the IPS websitefollowing the following steps:

• Enter your RUTand in the Procedures section click on “Death Allowance / Mortuary Fee”.
• Enter the RUT of the deceased person responsible.
• Enter the portal with your RUT and Unique Key.
• If you meet the requirements, complete the required information (for the funeral company and the applicant).

In both cases, when making the request you must also present the following documentation:

• Original invoice delivered by the funeral company.
• Burial certificate if more than 30 days have passed since the death of the deceased.