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When is a lump-sum death payment paid?

June 8, 2008 by admin

428. When is a lump-sum death payment paid?

A lump-sum death payment may be made on the Social Security record of a worker who dies either fully or currently insured. The lump-sum is a one-time payment of $255 (see §700 for an exception). It is paid in addition to any monthly survivors insurance benefits that are due.

Last Revised: March, 2001

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wife deceased 09/29/2008

September 29, 2008 by Guest

to whom it may concern ,my brother lost his wife fromleukemia and has small children 9/10/12/15 these are the ages does he qualify for s.s. benefits he is now a single parent and needs help please help me solve this matter a.s.a.p. thank you very much for your help a sister desperate to help her brother. any info would be appreciated.

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