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Widows Pension

  • 23-09-2019 03:45PM
    #1
    Quiet Achiever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Am finding it difficult to get a clear answer for this.

    If two retirees are both getting the state pension and one dies, will the other then get the widows pension in addition to their state pension? (contributory or non-contributory?)


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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    You cannot get a Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension at the same time as a State Pension (Contributory). If you are entitled to both payments, you will be paid whichever is the higher amount


    Seems clear enough.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    Annika Delightful Bay wrote: »
    Seems clear enough.

    Thanks, didn't see that


  • #4
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    Quiet Achiever wrote: »
    Hi,

    Am finding it difficult to get a clear answer for this.

    If two retirees are both getting the state pension and one dies, will the other then get the widows pension in addition to their state pension? (contributory or non-contributory?)

    No. The other will get whichever is the higher amount, and, if living alone, €9 living alone increase.


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