Responsibilities

The pension beneficiary must inform CSSA of any and all facts that may affect the pension and its payment, i.e. in particular the change of address, change of the account number where the pension is to be remitted, etc.

A widow or widower is obliged to notify the CSSA of the conclusion of a new marriage/ partnership/registered partnership within 8 days. Failure to do so constitutes unlawful receipt of benefits, which must then be repaid. If a person remarries or enters into a new partnership or registered partnership and subsequently becomes widowed again, they may be entitled to a widow’s or widower’s pension in relation to the second spouse/partner/registered partner.

The conclusion of a new marriage, partnership, or registered partnership must be documented by submitting an official document issued by the relevant state or church authority, such as a marriage certificate or a certificate proving the establishment of a partnership.