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So, you dont typically need to report a death to us. If a funeral home isnt involved or doesnt report the death for some reason, you should call us and provide the name, Social Security number, date of birth, and date of death for the person who died. Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if youre deaf or hard of hearing.
HIPAA applies not only throughout a patients life, but also protects an individuals PHI and right to privacy for up to 50 years after the individuals death. Any medical records containing the PHI of individuals who have been deceased for more than 50 years fall outside of the Rules protections.
Follow these tips to reduce the risk of a deceased person from having their identity stolen: Send copies of the death certificate to each credit reporting bureau, asking them to put a deceased alert on the credit reports. Review the deceased taxpayers credit report for questionable credit card activity.
Be aware that you must call 1-800-772-1213 to report a death or apply for survivors benefits. If a Social Security recipient has passed away, the SSA can lock their Social Security number in order to help prevent a thief from changing the address and bank account number where benefits are received.
Typically, this includes Form 1040 for the final tax return of the deceased individual and Form 1310 if claiming a refund for an unmarried taxpayer as someone other than their court-appointed personal representative. If the deceased was a senior citizen, you may file Form 1040-SR, although this is not required.
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Who Can File Form 1310: Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer? The surviving spouse, another beneficiary, or the executor of an estate generally files IRS Form 1310. But it all depends if the deceased has a will or note. Probate court procedures vary by state.
Notifying the Social Security Administration To ensure the death is reported promptly, a family member can make a report directly to an SSA representative by calling SSA toll-free, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) immediately by telephone: While the funeral home will file a statement of death with the SSA, it is important that you also call to give immediate notice and answer any questions the SSA may have.

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