In Mainz-Bingen we expect about approx. 2 months processing time for Apply for a widow's or widower's pension – responsible: Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rheinland-Pfalz (zuständig für Mainz-Bingen).
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Marriage certificate
Costs
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approx. 2 months in Mainz-Bingen
If you apply for Apply for a widow's or widower's pension in Mainz-Bingen, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
Obtain a death certificate
At the registry office in the place of death.
Submit an application to the Social Security Administration
In person, online, or through a funeral home or insurance agency.
received a notice
Full widow's pension (55%) or partial widow's pension (25%), depending on eligibility.
Who is eligible?
Widowed spouses or domestic partners, provided the deceased had completed the general waiting period of 5 years.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 92.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
If the marriage took place less than one year before the death, it is presumed that the marriage was entered into for the purpose of providing for the spouse—the widow’s pension may then be denied unless this presumption is rebutted.