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New rules for combining survivor's pension with retirement

The act allows widows and widowers to receive both a survivor's pension after their deceased spouse and a portion of their own retirement pension or other benefit. Instead of choosing only one benefit, they can now receive the full survivor's pension plus 25% of their retirement pension (or vice versa).
Key points
From July 1, 2025, widows and widowers can combine survivor's pension with retirement pension – instead of giving up one benefit for another.
You can choose: full survivor's pension + 25% of retirement pension OR full retirement pension + 25% of survivor's pension.
The right applies to those who have reached retirement age, were married until their partner's death, and acquired the right to survivor's pension no earlier than 5 years before retirement.
Combined benefits cannot exceed three times the minimum pension – if exceeded, they will be proportionally reduced.
The right ceases upon remarriage.
Applications can be submitted from January 1, 2025, and benefits will be paid from July 1, 2025.
The percentage is 15% in 2025-2026 and 25% from 2027.
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Obywatelski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o emeryturach i rentach z Funduszu Ubezpieczeń Społecznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw w celu wprowadzenia renty wdowiej.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 32
Process start date: 2023-11-20
Voting date: 2024-07-26
Voting no: 63
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New rules for combining survivor's pension with retirement

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 32.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • From July 1, 2025, widows and widowers can combine survivor's pension with retirement pension – instead of giving up one benefit for another.
  • You can choose: full survivor's pension + 25% of retirement pension OR full retirement pension + 25% of survivor's pension.
  • The right applies to those who have reached retirement age, were married until their partner's death, and acquired the right to survivor's pension no earlier than 5 years before retirement.
  • Combined benefits cannot exceed three times the minimum pension – if exceeded, they will be proportionally reduced.
  • The right ceases upon remarriage.
  • Applications can be submitted from January 1, 2025, and benefits will be paid from July 1, 2025.
  • The percentage is 15% in 2025-2026 and 25% from 2027.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-17.

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