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In 2014, the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) worked out an agreement with the Polish government to clear the way for Polish-born survivors of the Holocaust to gain access to a quarterly payment to provide ongoing reparations for their experiences during World War... Read more
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    Aug
    Guidance for US Polish pension recipients who have been contacted by Germany regarding their Social Security benefits
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    Apr
    Acknowledgment letter from ZUS
  • 27
    Feb
    ZUS announces raise of 5.5% on March 1
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
      • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
      • Summary of process
      • Contributors
    • Promotional materials
      • Information sheet
      • Article on Struggling Survivors
      • Article on Struggling Survivors
  • How to apply
    • Overview
    • Initial application
    • Resources for gathering evidence
    • Researching evidence
  • Responses from Poland
    • Overview
      • Request for more information
        • Approval
          • Overview
          • Payment details
          • Translation of decision of approval
    • Denial
      • Overview
      • Introductory articles
      • Closing of the letter
      • Reason for the denial
      • ZUS letters
  • Appeals
    • Overview
    • Resources for gathering evidence
    • Researching evidence
    • Translations of common words
  • Form letters
    • Overview
    • Change of bank account, address or name
    • Forms after approval of pension
    • In case of applicant’s death
    • Request for another copy (“ODPIS”) of decision
    • Life certificate
    • Contacting Poland on behalf of someone else
    • Suspended payment due to failure to return certificate of life
    • Unrealized benefits
  • CENTENARIAN PENSION
  • More financial help