Extending the death benefits

In certain circumstances, the surviving spouse may be entitled to extended death benefits.

Extended death benefits can be applied for if the financial and social situation of the surviving spouse is very poor.

You can apply for extended payments of death benefits for a maximum of 48 months total from the end of the payment of the 6 month death benefits.

Extended benefits are granted for 12 months at a time.

Supporting data

The application must be accompanied by:

• statement of assets, liabilities and other financial obligations of the applicant;

• documents supporting the statement, such as copies of the monthly payment burden accounts;

• information on social conditions, if applicable;

• if the applicant is not a pensioner with the TR, a copy of the latest tax return must be submitted.

Amount

Extended death benefits (12 to 36 months) are:

• 68.736 ISKper month.

• 824.832 ISKper year.

Application

Applications can also be made at:

• the service centre of the Social Insurance Administration in Hlíðasmári 11 in Kópavogur,

• the district commissioner agency in your area.

Application processing time

The processing time for applications for extended death benefits is up to 4 - 6 weeks.

You can follow the status of applications on My pages under Application Status. If you need data, you will receive an email and notification on My pages under My documents.

Conclusion

When the result is available, you will receive an email and notification on My pages under My documents.

If you disagree with the decision, you can:

• request a justification on My Pages TR,

• send a request to review the case to the Client Ombudsman,

• or sue with the The Welfare Appeals Committee.

Payments cancelled

If the widow/widower:

• reaches 67 years of age,

• leaves the country,

• marries,

• starts cohabitating with a partner, in that case the benefits are cancelled a year later.