Long Term: Survivor's Benefit - Social Security Board, Belize
The Survivors’ Benefit can be paid as either a monthly Pension or as a one-time Grant to the widow/widower, child(ren) or parents of a deceased Insured Person whose death was not caused by a work-related injury. The monthly Pension or one-time Grant paid is determined based on the deceased Insured Person’s overall contributions. Persons who may not qualify for a monthly Pension may still be eligible to receive a one-time Grant. Qualifying conditions apply. Sum of insurable earnings in best 3 years of contributions ÷ 150 x 30% = weekly pension; or If less than 500 paid or credited contributions, 25% of Average Weekly Insurable Earning • widow/widower: 66.67% • invalid children: 40% • other children: 25% • parent: 40% If maximum benefit (100%) is exceeded, each share is reduced accordingly $47.00 per week
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The Survivors’ Benefit can be paid as either a monthly Pension or as a one-time Grant to the widow/widower, child(ren) or parents of a deceased Insured Person whose death was not caused by a work-related injury. The monthly Pension or one-time Grant paid is determined based on the deceased Insured Person’s overall contributions. Persons who may not qualify for a monthly Pension may still be eligible to receive a one-time Grant. Qualifying conditions apply. Sum of insurable earnings in best 3 years of contributions ÷ 150 x 30% = weekly pension; or If less than 500 paid or credited contributions, 25% of Average Weekly Insurable Earning • widow/widower: 66.67% • invalid children: 40% • other children: 25% • parent: 40% If maximum benefit (100%) is exceeded, each share is reduced accordingly $47.00 per week
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- 13 September 2026
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SURVIVOR’S BENEFIT
The Survivors’ Benefit can be paid as either a monthly Pension or as a one-time Grant to the widow/widower, child(ren) or parents of a deceased Insured Person whose death was not caused by a work-related injury. The monthly Pension or one-time Grant paid is determined based on the deceased Insured Person’s overall contributions. Persons who may not qualify for a monthly Pension may still be eligible to receive a one-time Grant. Qualifying conditions apply.
Formula:
Sum of insurable earnings in best 3 years of contributions ÷ 150 x 30% = weekly pension; or If less than 500 paid or credited contributions, 25% of Average Weekly Insurable Earning
