GSIS removes cap on survivorship pensions for fair benefits

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has lifted the cap on survivorship pensions to allow surviving spouses to receive their full benefits as provided by law.

Through a recently approved board resolution, GSIS removed the ceiling that previously restricted survivorship pensions.

Survivors will now receive the full survivorship pension equivalent to 50 percent of the pension of the deceased member or pensioner, without limitation.

“The policy shift was made to follow the law under Republic Act No. 8291. By lifting the cap, GSIS ensures that surviving spouses will receive what they are rightfully entitled to, while staying true to our duty of providing fair and adequate benefits.

The old rule capped survivorship pensions at 50 percent of the salary of an undersecretary (Step 8), which reduced the benefits that many survivors should have received under the law.

With the new policy, survivorship pensions affected by the cap will be automatically recomputed and adjusted.

Future survivorship pensioners will also receive the full pension amount without restriction.

GSIS assured its members that its fund remains financially sound and sustainable to support this policy shift while protecting the benefits of all members and pensioners.

Members and pensioners may visit www.gsis.gov.ph, use the GSIS Touch mobile app, or proceed to the nearest branch for more information.