MISSOC Archives 2003

Survivors Table VIIPortugal Switzerland Finland Sweden United KingdomThe percentages for calculating thepension are based on the minimumdisablement or old-age pensions(see Tables V and VI).1 st pillar (basic scheme):Complete pensions: Widower's/widow's pension: CHF 844 (€ 581)per month. Orphan's pension:CHF 422 (€ 290) per month.2 nd pillar (statutory minimum):No minimum pensions.No minimum pension.A transitional grant is paid for thefirst 6 months. See above "Benefits,1. Surviving Spouse".No minimum pension.Minimum of 25% of the full rate ofthe basic State Pension payable ifcontributions paid or credited in atleast 25% of late husband's workinglife (i.e. from age 16 to tax year beforedeath or age 65):• Bereavement Allowance (age 55 orover), Widow's Pension (age 55 orover) Widowed Parent's Allowanceand Widowed Mother's Allowance:minimum GBP 18.88 (€ 29) aweek;• Bereavement Allowance andWidow's Pension for those aged45-54 at spouse's death: minimumpension rate reduced by 7% foreach year under age 55.SERPS (State Earnings RelatedPension Scheme): 100% of latespouse's accrued entitlement (reducedrate payable in the case of awidow aged under 55 without dependentchildren). From October2002 maximum amount that can bepaid to a widow/widower will rangefrom 50% to 100% depending on theage of deceased on 6 th October2002.7. Minimum pensionNo maximum pension.1 st pillar (basic scheme):Widower's/ widow's pension:CHF 1,688 (€ 1,162) per month. Orphan'spension: CHF 844 (€ 581) permonth.2 nd pillar (statutory minimum):No maximum pensions.No maximum pension.Pensions are not calculated on incomeexceeding 7.5 times the incomebase amount (inkomstbasbelopp).Maximum amount payable if contributionspaid or credited in at least90% of late spouse's working life (i.e.from age 16 to tax year before deathor State Pension age):• Bereavement Allowance (age 55 orover), Widow's Pension (age 55 orover), Widowed Parent's Allowanceand Widowed Mother's Allowance:GBP 75.50 (€ 116) a week;• Bereavement Allowance andWidow's Pension for widows aged45-54 at spouse's death: maximumpension rate as above reduced by7% for each year under age 55.SERPS (State Earnings RelatedPension Scheme): 100% of latespouse's accrued entitlement (reducedrate payable in the case of awidow aged under 55 without dependentchildren). From October2002 maximum amount that can bepaid to a widow/widower will rangefrom 50% to 100% depending on theage of deceased on 6 th October2002.8. Maximum pension365