Can we still claim SSS death/burial benefits if my deceased mother’s pension was still being received after our father’s death?
Hi everyone,
I would like to ask for advice regarding our situation with SSS.
My mother passed away several years ago, and my father was receiving her SSS survivor’s pension as the beneficiary. Unfortunately, our father also passed away about two months ago
The pension payments from my mother’s account are still being credited and are scheduled to continue until January (which would have been my mother’s birthday). We have not yet informed SSS because we thought the payments would stop automatically, and some family members suggested just leaving the funds
Our questions are: 1. Are we still eligible to claim SSS death benefits or burial/funeral benefits for our father? 2. Will the continued receipt of my mother’s survivor’s pension affect our eligibility? 3. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? What happened when you reported it to SSS?
We’re trying to understand the proper process and avoid any issues with SSS later on.
Thank you in advance for any advice or shared experiences