AM I ENTITLED TO BEREAVEMENT BENEFITS?

Am I Entitled To Bereavement Benefits?

2016 March 20th

Posted in: Family
Author: Myra Cecilia Azzopardi

Losing your husband, wife or partner. It is worth knowing thqt you may be eligible for bereavements from the UK.

Deadline
You can claim Bereavement Payment up to 12 months after your husband, wife or civil partner dies.

You should claim within 3 months if you’re also claiming Widowed Parent’s Allowance or Bereavement Allowance.

Currently these benefits include as one off bereavement payment of up to GBP 2000. The allowance and a widowed parent allowance, all of these which can be claimed on a single form: BB1. The form can be downloaded here.

When completed the form should be sent to:

Dover Benefit Centre
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton Wv 99 I LA

You can also make an application by phone.

For full information and telephone numbers, please visit this link

If you’re abroad

If you’ve moved abroad contact the International Pension Centre to find out if you can claim.

Bereavement and widows’ benefits if you’re abroad
Telephone: +44 191 21 87608

Or: 0044 191 20 69390 (from member’s experience early May 2020).

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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