Woman Receives National Pension, Concerned About Family Pension
A national pension does not affect a family pension from the PIO system and can be received simultaneously, provided legal conditions are met.
TL;DR
- A citizen inquired whether receiving a national pension affects eligibility for a family pension after her husband's death.
- The PIO Fund stated that the national pension (Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Culture) is a separate benefit awarded by the Serbian government.
- This national pension is not governed by the Law on Pension and Disability Insurance and is outside the PIO Fund's purview.
- Receiving a national pension does not impact the acquisition or enjoyment of other rights regulated by the Law on PIO.
- Individuals receiving a national pension can concurrently claim a family pension if they meet the legal requirements, without reduction due to the national recognition.