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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
The following information is a checklist that
will assist you in filing for your Social
Security benefits correctly so that prompt
payments can be made.
ELIGIBILITY
The deceased worker must have credit for work
covered by Social Security, ranging from 1
1/2 to 10 years depending on his or her age
at death.
WHO CAN RECEIVE MONTHLY BENEFITS
Monthly survivors benefits can be
paid to certain family members, including the
beneficiary's widow or widower, dependent
children and dependent parents as noted below
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A widow or widower age 60 or older (50 if
disabled), or at any age if caring for an
entitled child who is under 16 or
disabled.
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A widow or widower
age 60 or older (50 if disabled), or at
any age if caring for an entitled child
who is under 16 or disabled.
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Unmarried children
up to 18 (19 if they are attending a
primary or secondary
school full lime).
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Children who were
disabled before reaching 22, as long as
they remained disabled.
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Dependent parent or
parents 62 or older.
ONE-TIME
DEATH PAYMENT
A one-time payment of $255 is payable to one
of the following and is based on the priority
order listed below. This benefit is in
addition to any other benefits that may be
paid as stated above.
1.
A surviving spouse if he or she was living
with the beneficiary at the time of death,
2.
A surviving spouse, if living apart, was
eligible for Social Security benefits on the
beneficiary's earnings record for the month
of death.
3.
Or if there is no surviving spouse, the
payment is made to a child who was eligible
for benefits on the beneficiary's earning
record in the month of death.
APPYING FOR DEATH BENEFITS
In order to receive benefits you MUST apply
either in person at any Social Security
office or, you can apply by telephone. To
reach the Social Security office dial 1.800.772.1213 and
the operator will schedule an appointment for
you or arrange for the local Social Security
office to take your claim by telephone. The
Social Security Administration office can be
reached by dialing 1.800.772.1213. To speak with a
representative, you must call between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday
Friday. If you call after hours, weekends or
holidays, you can leave a message and your
call will be returned, in most cases, the
next business day. This toll-free number is
available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
For other questions related to Social
Security Benefits, please contact the Social
Security Administration by telephone or by
clicking on the following link.
www.socialsecurity.gov
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