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Growing Concerns Over Widow Pensions in Hungary Prompt Calls for Reform

Growing Concerns Over Widow Pensions in Hungary Prompt Calls for Reform

Recent discussions highlight the need for immediate changes to widow pension regulations ahead of the upcoming elections.
As Hungary approaches the next electoral cycle, the issue of widow pensions has emerged as a significant concern for retirees, particularly among female beneficiaries.

According to recent reports from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), approximately 90% of those receiving widow pensions are women, indicating a demographic in need of attention from the political arena.

Experts, including pension specialist András Farkas, founder of NyugdíjGuru.hu, suggest that political parties should address the immediate desire for reforms in the conditions surrounding widow pensions.

The current regulations stipulate that a widow can only claim the pension under specific conditions, which include reaching retirement age, having a disability rating of 50% or less, or caring for at least two children, one of whom must be disabled or seriously ill, provided these events occur within ten years following the spouse's death.

Significantly, if none of these conditions are met within the ten-year period post-spouse's passing, the right to the widow's pension is permanently forfeited.

This provision is particularly distressing for young widows who are impacted by these stringent criteria.

Women have expressed a strong preference for pensions that continue for life after their partner's death, challenging the existing rules that limit access based on several restrictive criteria.

Another concern highlighted by widow pension recipients involves the assessment of disability.

Under current laws, a widow must have a disability rating capped at 50% for her pension to be reactivated; however, individuals rated between 51% and 60% do not qualify, leaving many feeling unjustly deprived.

Additionally, those widowed with only one child may find themselves at a further disadvantage, as the pension is only available if caring for at least two children, unless one is disabled or seriously ill.

This has led to perceptions of inequity among mothers raising healthy children, who argue that they should also be eligible for support.

Farkas proposes that there should be a discussion on potentially extending widow pension eligibility to those raising a single healthy child or considering the case of families with a half-orphan in need of care.

The Ministry of National Economy had recently initiated discussions regarding the loosening of widow pension regulations; however, the recent proposal does not address the specific grievances raised by advocacy groups and affected individuals.
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