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If you are eligible for the lump-sum death payment, you must file the application within a two-year period.
Note: If you are the widow(er) of the deceased worker and you were entitled to spouse's benefits for the month before the month that the worker died, you do not need to file an application for the lump-sum.
Normally, the two-year filing period ends with the second anniversary of the insured person's death. However, under the conditions set out in the following sections, the filing period may be extended. Also, there are conditions for extending the filing period for members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Note: If the last day of the filing period is a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or other non-work day for Federal employees set by statute or Executive Order, the application may be filed on the next work day.
Last Revised: March, 2001
Social Security Handbook
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receiving my husbands retirement benefit
December 15, 2008 by Guest
retirement benefit and he is decease
Survivors benefits
December 15, 2008 by admin
I recommend you check this page :
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html
lump sum death claim for both parents receiving pension
February 23, 2009 by Guest
can the beneficiary still receive the claim??
Lump-sum death benefit
February 23, 2009 by admin
Sorry, don't understand the question. This publication may be helpful :
http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-8.html
Lump sum for sons burial
August 31, 2010 by Guest
My son died in May of 2010, he was divorced 2 yrs, we (his senior parents) paid for the services. I was wondering if we could receive his benefit for burial?
He does however have a daughter who just turned 16--would the payment be made to her or can we receive it.?
Lump-sum death payment to parents
August 31, 2010 by admin
You may want to contact the SSA directly for this, but SSA documents indicate the lump-sum death payment may not be paid to parents. The daughter, however, may be eligible :
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/deathbenefits.htm
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html#2
mu father past away 0n 10\23]2010
November 2, 2010 by Guest
i am dauther 40 years old he was maried to someone yonger than hi m can i resive my fathers benifits
Survivor benefits qualifications
November 2, 2010 by admin
Survivor benefits are for the following people :
* Widows or widowers (potentially including ex-spouses)
* Dependent parents if they are age 62 or older
* Unmarried children who are younger than age 18 (or up to age 19 if they are attending elementary or secondary school full time)
* Children can get benefits at any age if they were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html#2
widow benefits
November 5, 2010 by Guest
Does a widow get a check when husband dies? She is 49 years old
One-time death benefit
November 5, 2010 by admin
There is a one-time payment of $255 that can be made when you die if you have worked long enough. This payment can be made only to your spouse or child if they meet certain requirements.
Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to:
http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm