SIS provides financial assistance for the death of a family member: how to access the benefit

He Comprehensive Health Insurance (SIS) provides important financial support for families facing the loss of a loved one. This benefit, which can reach up to S/1,000, is Designed to help cover funeral expenses and, likewise, financial relief in difficult times.

Coverage includes services such as the casket, transportation, chapel and other costs related to the funeral. Below, we detail the requirements, the expenses covered and how to request this financial assistance offered by the SIS.

What are the requirements to access the burial benefit granted by the SIS?

To access the financial benefit for funeral SIS, it is essential to comply with a series of requirements that ensure that support reaches those who really need it. First, the deceased must be affiliated with SIS at the time of his death. In addition, it is essential to present a series of documents, which include the reimbursement request signed by the deceased’s borrower (LINK HERE) and proof of payment original of funeral services.

He death certificate A certified copy is also a requirement along with an affidavit of expenses incurred. In the event that a cremation, the corresponding authorization must be presented. If the deceased relative did not designate an accredited person, the applicant must submit an affidavit (Link Here) that proves your relationship with the deceased and your responsibility for the expenses.

What expenses does the funeral benefit granted by the SIS cover?

He SIS covers a variety of funeral expenses to ease the financial burden during times of grief. In this sense, the costs of transporting the body are covered, which guarantees that the deceased can be taken to the wake or burial place without generating additional costs for the family. The benefit is distributed according to the age of the deceased: S/350 for deaths or stillbirths and newborns, S/700 for children under 12 years of age, and S/1,000 for those over 12 years of age. The process to access this help is quick, and thus ensure that families receive the necessary support without major complications.

These are the expenses covered by Comprehensive Health Insurance:

1. Cost of the coffin
2. Transfer of the body
3. Chapel and wake services
4. Other costs related to the funeral (with receipts)

How can I request the financial assistance granted by the SIS for funeral expenses?

To request financial assistance for burial offered by the SISfamily members must go to an office of this public entity within the 60 days after the death of the insured. It is mandatory to bring all the documents necessary for verification: the reimbursement application, the death certificate and the original payment receipts for funeral services.

Once the documentation has been submitted, the SIS performs a detailed evaluation to verify that all requirements are met. If there are observations, a period of two business days is given to make the necessary corrections. Monitoring the status of the procedure can be done online, using the information of the affiliate and the borrower.

Finally, once the application is approved, payment is made through any agency in the National bank. Family members have up to nine months to collect the assigned amount. Thus, through this process, families can receive necessary financial support without additional complications.