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At what age can a spouse claim survivor pension benefits? What are the requirements?
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The marriage must still exist on the insured person’s date of death, and the total duration of the marriage must be at least one year:
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Aged 55 or older
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Aged 45 but under 55, and earning a monthly income not exceeding the minimum wage.
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Can a spouse with a severe or above disability certificate claim survivor pension benefits?
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Yes, but the spouse must be unemployed or not enrolled in social insurance.
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Can a spouse supporting children in school receive survivor pension benefits?
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Yes, as long as the children are minors, or are adults under 25 who are still in school and whose monthly work income does not exceed the minimum wage.
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Under what circumstances will survivor pension payments to a spouse be stopped?
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If the original qualifying conditions no longer exist and the spouse does not meet any other eligibility criteria, the survivor pension will be discontinued
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If a spouse meets the eligibility requirements, under what circumstances will survivor pension payments be stopped?
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Survivor pension payments will also be discontinued if the spouse:
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Remarries
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Is imprisoned
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Goes missing
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Passes away
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