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If a person who received a survivor’s pension is imprisoned and later becomes eligible to claim the pension again, is a new application required?
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No. The Bureau of Labor Insurance will automatically resume payment starting from the month in which is receives the relevant information from the law enforcement authorities.
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If a person who was receiving a survivor’s pension becomes ineligible and the payment is suspended, but later meets other eligibility criteria, is a new application required?
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Yes. A new application must be submitted to the Bureau of Labor Insurance. If, upon review, the Bureau confirms that the eligibility requirements are met, the pension payments will be resumed.
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I was unable to return to Taiwan due to the pandemic and therefore lost my eligibility for National Pension Insurance coverage. Can I apply for continuation of coverage?
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You may apply for continuation of coverage only if you were enrolled in the National Pension Insurance on January 1, 2020, and remained continuously insured, but subsequently lost eligibility due to being abroad for two years, with the loss of eligibility occurring on or before December 31, 2023.
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If I had withdrawn from the insurance before January 1, 2020, can I apply for continuation of coverage?
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No. If you had withdrawn before January 1, 2020, you are not eligible to apply.
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From when will the insurance premiums for continuation of coverage be calculated retroactively?
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Premiums for continuation of coverage are calculated starting from the date of withdrawal from the insurance.
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