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Social compensation for widow/widower and cohabiting partner; application for a monthly compensation payment
Widows, widowers and surviving partners of a marriage-like union of victims of the effects of both world wars can apply for benefits in accordance with the Fourteenth Book of the German Social Code (SGB XIV).
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Formloser Antrag (mit Unterschrift)
Dieser Assistent unterstützt Sie bei der Erstellung eines formlosen Schreibens, wenn die zuständige Stelle kein Antragsformular zur Verfügung stellt.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales Region Schwaben
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Morellstr. 30
86159 Augsburg
Postal address
86135 Augsburg
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Description
If injured parties die as a result of an injury, their widows or widowers can receive a monthly compensation payment (MEZ). If injured persons entitled to benefits die of non-injury-related illnesses, widows or widowers can be granted a (partially lower) widow's allowance (§ 71 Seventh Book of the Social Code, SGB VII). Widows and widowers are equivalent to surviving partners in a marriage-like relationship, provided that one partner has died as a result of the injury and the other partner is caring for a joint child without gainful employment. This entitlement exists for the first three years of the child's life.
The following pension benefits have applied since 01.01.2024:
Monthly compensation payment
It is granted to all widows and widowers regardless of income in the amount of EUR 1,103 per month.
Entitlement to the CET ceases if widows or widowers or surviving partners of a cohabiting couple (re)marry.
Required documents
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Proof of account
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If applicable, power of attorney for an account
Proceedings
You must submit the application for benefits to the Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales.
Fees
none
Deadlines
none
Appeal
Objection, social court action
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Status: 03.07.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales
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