How to apply for a lump sum compensation

What is a lump sum compensation?

A benefit provided to cover a family’s unfavourable financial situation caused by the loss of income of an employee who has died as a result of an accident at work or an occupational disease.

Am I entitled to the lump sum compensation?

The following are entitled to the lump sum compensation:

• the husband of the deceased;
• the wife of the deceased;
• any dependent child of the deceased.

USEFUL TIP:

A dependent child is entitled to a lump sum compensation even if they did not share the same household with the deceased.

How do I apply for one-off compensation?

The deceased’s spouse and dependent children claim the entitlement by submitting an Application for Lump Sum Compensation (SK) to a Social Insurance Agency branch. The application for a minor child (or if the child does not have legal capacity) is submitted by their legal representative.

For more information, see the ACCIDENT INSURANCE – LUMP SUM COMPENSATION (SK) section.