The death of a parent can have a huge impact on a family. In addition to grief, there are often administrative and financial headaches for the surviving parent. Which is why the Groeipakket provides extra support that is paid automatically: the 'wezentoeslag' or orphan supplement.
Your payer (benefit disbursement organisation) will automatically receive notification of the death through the National Registry.
You can also notify your Groeipakket payer yourself. This gives them the relevant details they need to pay out the orphan supplement early on.
What is the amount paid under the Groeipakket for a child that loses a parent? A semi-orphan (i.e. a child that has lost one parent) is entitled to:
Different amounts apply for children who were orphaned before 2019 and for children who recently lost both parents. Read more about the orphan supplement.
The death of a partner often results in a loss of income. You may also be entitled to a social supplement as result. Once your payer is aware of your partner's death, they will check whether you are entitled to a social supplement. Read more about social supplement.
