If your partner dies, you can sometimes claim surviving dependants’ benefit. This benefit helps you pay for fixed costs, such as your rent or groceries.
Surviving dependants’ benefit is also called ANW benefit. ANW stands for ‘Algemene nabestaandenwet’ (‘General Surviving Dependants Act’). ANW benefit is paid to surviving dependants. It provides an income for partners or children who are left behind following a death. It used to be called widow's benefit or widower's benefit.
If your partner dies and you have not yet reached your state pension age, you will normally have the right to ANW benefit. You must live or have worked in the Netherlands, too. In some cases, you can get this allowance even if you do not live in the Netherlands. The government will look at your personal situation.
You can claim surviving dependants’ benefit from the SVB. To do this, visit the SVB website. The SVB might send you a letter automatically. You will need certain information, such as a death certificate, and have to share your personal details.
Surviving dependants’ benefit is paid once a month. The amount depends on your income. If you already have work or receive other benefits, you might get a lower amount. You will receive more if you have no income.
Children under 18 might have a right to ANW benefit if one of their parents dies. In that case, it is also known as half-orphan's benefit. The money helps to cover the costs of caring for and raising the child.
This depends on your situation. Many benefits stop when you reach your state pension age or start living with a new partner. Benefits for children usually stop when a child turns 18. The SVB can always tell you exactly how long your right to a benefit will last.
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