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You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.
If an estate exists, the executor named in the will or the administrator named by the Court to administer the estate applies for the death benefit. The executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If the spouse or child was already receiving family benefits on the deceaseds record, the death benefit will typically be paid to them automatically once the death is reported to Social Security. If that is not the case, the survivor must apply for the death benefit within two years of the death.
Widow or widower, age 60 or older, but under full retirement age, gets between 71% and 99% of the workers basic benefit amount. Widow or widower, any age, with a child younger than age 16, gets 75% of the workers benefit amount. Child gets 75% of the workers benefit amount.
Apply for Survivors Benefits In most cases, the funeral home will report the persons death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased persons Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
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A death benefit may be disbursed in a lump sum payment or monthly or annual annuity installments. Lump-sum payouts are tax-free, but annuity payments are taxed. To file a death benefits claim, you need a copy of the death certificate, the life insurance policy information and the claim form.
You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.
Parents age 62 or older who received at least one-half support from the deceased can receive benefits. A one-time payment of $255 can be made only to a spouse or child if they meet certain requirements. Survivors must apply for this payment within two years of the date of death.
Parents age 62 or older who received at least one-half support from the deceased can receive benefits. A one-time payment of $255 can be made only to a spouse or child if they meet certain requirements. Survivors must apply for this payment within two years of the date of death.
A one-time payment of $255 can be made only to a spouse or child if they meet certain requirements.A widow or widower can receive benefits: At age 60 or older. At age 50 or older if disabled. At any age if they take care of a child of the deceased who is younger than age 16 or disabled.

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