Your dependant's pension from your ex-partner is more than the commutation threshold

The pension your ex-partner has accrued is more than the commutation threshold of €632.63 per year (2026). See how to apply for your monthly dependant’s pension below.

TO DO on this page

  • Apply for dependant’s pension
  • Advise address details

What arrangements are there for you as a dependant?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When does StiPP consider you to be a dependant?

 

Your ex-partner accrued pension benefits in the Basic Plan (end date 1 January 2026) and

  • you were married
  • you had a registered partnership

 

Your ex-partner accrued pension benefits in the Plus Plan (end date 1 January 2026) and

  • you were married
  • you had a registered partnership


Your partner accrued pension benefits in the StiPP Pension Scheme (start date 1 January 2026)

  • you are married
  • you have a registered partnership
  • you are officially cohabiting and at the time your partner dies you have been living with your partner at the same address for a minimum of six months
  • You and your partner share a a joint household

If you started a relationship after your partner’s retirement, you have no entitlement to dependant’s pension.

 

The most recent Uniform Pension Statement shows you in which scheme your partner accrued pension benefits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your ex-partner dies before his/her retirement

A dependant’s pension is purchased with the pension capital your partner has accrued.

 

Your partner dies after his/her retirement

On their retirement date your partner and you together decide whether to include a dependant’s pension for you. You will receive this pension after the death of your partner for the rest of your life.

Please note: If you and your partner decide to buy retirement pension only, you will not receive any partner's pension if your partner dies.

 

 

 

 

 

When must you notify StiPP of the death?

  • If your ex-partner was living in the Netherlands when he/she died
    StiPP will contact you. The municipality will automatically notify StiPP of the death. You do not have to do anything.

  • If your ex-partner was living abroad when he/she died
    Contact StiPP yourself.
    You can do this using our contact form. Or call us on 030 277 56 90.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How do you apply for the dependant’s pension?

You will receive a letter from us with a form. Here you can find the translations of the form:

Fill in the Dutch form and send it to us with the following documents. :

  • a copy or photo of your bank statement or bank card
  • any marriage certificate (when married abroad)

Use our contact form to send the form and the copies. Or send the copies to the address below:
StiPP
PO Box 299
3700 AG Zeist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How much will you receive?

 

The amount of partner pension depends on the pension benefits your ex-partner has accrued. The letter you receive if your ex-partner has died tells you how much pension your ex-partner has accrued.

 

Shortly before we pay your pension, you will receive a payment notice from us showing the amount you will be receiving. Tax will be deducted from the pension.

 

Lump sum or monthly payment?
If the dependant’s pension is less than €632,63 per year (2026), StiPP will pay you the amount as a lump sum. If it is higher, you will receive an amount each month for the rest of your life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO DO

Important!

Are you planning to move abroad or change your address abroad?

 

Tell us PROMPTLY using our contact form!

Then you will receive all our notices about your StiPP pension.

 

The municipality notifies us automatically of changes of address in the Netherlands. There is no need for you to tell us about them.