ESSALUD: This is the amount delivered by insurance in Peru for funeral expenses if an insured relative dies

He SOCIAL SECURITY OF HEALTH (ESSALUD) In Peru it offers various benefits to its affiliates, including a financial support to cover funeral expenses in case of death of the insured. This benefit, known as Sumeory provisionseeks to relieve the economic burden of relatives in difficult times.

To access this help, it is necessary to meet certain requirements and present specific documentation. The coverage of the benefit covers different funeral services, whose cost is reimbursed to a maximum amount determined by the entity.

How much money is it deliver for funeral expenses?

EsSalud grants financial support of up to S/2,070 for cover funeral expenses of the deceased insured. This amount can be requested by direct relatives of the holder, such as spouse or cohabiting, adult parents or brothers.

The reimbursement is carried out after the validation of the documents presented by the applicant, who must prove that they have assumed the costs of the funeral. It is important that the invoices and payment vouchers meet the requirements required by ESSALUD to proceed with the delivery of the benefit.

Requirements and documents to request the provision for the funeral of EsSalud

To access this benefit, the following requirements must be met:

• The deceased insured must have registered at least three consecutive months or four non -consecutive months of contributions within six months prior to his death.
• In the case of agrarian insured, the required contribution period is three consecutive or non -consecutive months in the last 12 months.
• If the insured was a pensioner, he had to maintain this condition at the time of his death.

The documents required to request the benefit include:

• Form 1040 duly completed and signed.
• Original payment vouchers for funeral expenses, with a value that does not exceed the maximum established amount.
• Affidavit on other services acquired such as coffin, chapel or funeral float.
• In case of death abroad, documents must be translated and legalized in accordance with current regulations.

Services that cover the funeral benefit of EsSalud

The provision by funeral of EsSalud covers different essential services, such as:

• Niche or burial.
• Cremation or burial.
• Coffin and burning chapel.
• Funeral transport.
• Shroud or clothing.
• Preparation of the body.

For more information, beneficiaries can approach the Office of Insurance and Economic Benefits (OSPE) of EsSalud or access the virtual channels of the institution to learn about the details of the refund process and the established deadlines.