Pensions for Families of the Deceased in Ukraine
In Ukraine, payment for the death of a serviceman are an important aspect of social security. They guarantee support for the families of those who gave their lives defending the territorial integrity of their country. Pensions for the deceased military personnel are provided in accordance with current legislation and aim to ensure a decent standard of living for those left without a breadwinner. This type of assistance is crucial for helping families adapt to new living conditions and mitigating the consequences of losing a loved one.
General Provisions on Pensions for Families of the Deceased
Payment for a deceased serviceman are provided based on various factors, including the connection to service that led to death and the social status of family members. They are intended to support family welfare and ensure a minimum level of financial stability.
The payment is provided according to the law of Ukraine "On Social and Legal Protection of Military Personnel and Their Families" in equal parts among all recipients. The recipients may include:
- Children of the deceased military personnel, children conceived during the life of the deceased and born after their death, adopted children, as well as children for whom the deceased military personnel were deprived of parental rights, children up to 23 years old who received alimony due to education, and incapacitated adult children;
- The spouse of the deceased, including those who lived in a civil marriage with the deceased and this fact is established by the court;
- Parents of the deceased military personnel;
- Grandchildren of the deceased if the parents-heirs have died;
- Dependents of the deceased.
A military personnel can independently make a will in case of their death, indicating who and in what amount should receive payments to families of deceased servicemen. Those who live in Russia or the Republic of Belarus, as well as those convicted of treason or collaboration with the enemy, are not entitled to monetary compensation.
Documents for Receiving Pensions:
To receive a pension for the family of the deceased, it is necessary to prepare a set of documents. It is essential to have a checklist to carefully collect and prepare all the papers for submission. Important! We publish the main documents, but additional ones may be requested on-site.
- Death certificate of the deceased;
- Birth certificates of the children;
- Passports of family members.
All documents must be completed in accordance with current legislation. Additionally, certificates or extracts may be required depending on the situation. This ensures the accuracy of the provided information for payments for deceased servicemen.
Legal Assistance in Document Preparation
Considering that for families of deceased military personnel to receive compensation, it is necessary to gather all required documents, know the correct distribution of compensation among all relatives of the deceased, spend a considerable amount of time preparing all the paperwork, and sometimes visit the Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCRSS) multiple times, we advise seeking professional consultation from a military lawyer. The lawyer will explain all the nuances of payments to deceased servicemen . Additionally, the assistance of a professional lawyer can save time, nerves, and money, and ensure the protection of the affected party who lost a loved one in the war.
According to the norms of the Law "On Pension Provision for Persons Released from Military Service and Some Other Persons," mothers and wives of military personnel who died (passed away) during service have the right to an early retirement pension, specifically after reaching the age of 50, provided they have at least 20 years of insurance experience.
The amount of pension for the family of the deceased is determined based on the average income of the deceased, depends on the number of family members, and can be increased in the absence of other incomes.
The maximum pension that can be received by the family members of a deceased military personnel is 23,610 UAH. The minimum pension, taking into account recent government decisions, should be at least 7,800 UAH.
Question
Is the Family of a Volunteer Eligible for Compensation?
Answer
Yes. Currently, the compensation for the death of a volunteer who was not enlisted in any military structure is 750 minimum subsistence levels, which equals 2,150,000 UAH.
Question
Can the Family Appeal if They Are Dissatisfied with the Compensation Decision?
Answer
Yes. The family of the military personnel can appeal the decision. In this case, we recommend seeking assistance from a military lawyer.
Pensions for the families of the deceased are essential support for those who have lost their loved ones due to military actions or other circumstances related to the performance of service duties. The process of preparing documents for the compensation of deceased military personnel requires careful attention and adherence to all necessary procedures. Providing financial support to the family of the deceased is not only a legal process but also a moral obligation of society.
