Educational benefits to the surviving spouse.
Social security death benefits florida.
If that is not the case the survivor must apply for the death benefit within two years of the death.
If a work related death occurs within one year of the date of accident or five years of continuous disability the following benefits may be due and payable up to a maximum of 150 000.
If you need to report a death or apply for benefits call 1 800 772 1213 tty 1 800 325 0778 you can speak to a social security representative between 8 00 am 5 30 pm.
You can speak to a social security representative between 7 am and 7 pm monday through friday.
You can speak to a social security representative between 8 00 a m.
First let s deal with the one time payment formerly called a funeral benefit upon the death of a social security beneficiary the social security administration pays a lump sum death payment of 255.
If you need to report a death or apply for survivors benefits call 1 800 772 1213 tty 1 800 325 0778.
Funeral expenses up to 7 500.
Social security pays two types of benefits to eligible surviving spouses children and other relatives of insured workers.
Compensation to dependents as defined by law.
An ongoing monthly survivor benefit and a lump sum death benefit of 255.
You cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online.
If you were already receiving spousal benefits on the deceased s work record social security will in most cases switch you automatically to survivor benefits when the death is reported.
You should give the funeral home the deceased person s social security number if you want them to make the report.
Otherwise you will need to apply for survivor benefits by phone at 800 772 1213 or in person at your local social security office.
Needless to say the 255 one time payment doesn t quite cover the cost of a funeral.
How social security survivor benefits work.
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You can also contact your local social security office.