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apply for all insurance benefits for which I am eligible under Title II (Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, as presently amended, on the named deceased's Social Security record.
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Form SSA-8 | Information You Need To Apply For Lump Sum Death Benefit. 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.
Social Security's Lump Sum Death Payment (LSDP) is federally funded and managed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump-sum death payment of $255 if they meet certain requirements.
- How Do I Complete Form Ssa-8?
- What Is Form Ssa-8?
- What Is The SSA Lump Sum Death Benefit?
- Who Is Eligible For The SSA Lump Sum Death Benefit?
This form appears intimidating, but is actually straightforward. You may complete it by yourself and submit it to the SSA. You can also schedule an interview at your local Social Security office and complete these questions in person. This might be the better option if you: 1. Have a specific question 2. Are concerned about identity theftor having ...
Form SSA-8, Application for Lump-Sum Death Payment, is the SSA death benefits form. A surviving spouse or family member uses Form SSA-8 to apply for the lump sum death payment (LSDP) from the Social Security Administration. Applicants may apply using this paper form or via personal interview with an SSAemployee. This interview may be done in person...
In 1935, Congress passed the original Social Security Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The LSDP was included as part of the original act, for an amount no greater than 3.5% of a worker’s covered annual earnings. Subsequent law changes adjusted the total benefits slightly, as Congress introduced survivor benefits into later v...
According to Section 202(i) of the Social Security Act, the surviving widow or widower who was living with the covered worker at the time of death may apply for the lump sum death benefit. If there is no surviving widow or widower living with the decedent, then the following eligible individuals may apply for the lump sum death benefit: 1. Survivin...
Lump-sum death payment. A spouse might get a one-time death benefit payment of $255. If there’s no spouse, minor children may be eligible for the payment. A spouse who doesn’t live in the same home may be eligible if they can get benefits based on the record of the person who died.
Jan 9, 2023 · How To Apply For The Social Security Death Benefit After A Family Member Passes Away. You can apply for the $255 lump-sum payment by phone or by visiting a local Social Security office. To apply for the Social Security Death Benefit by phone you’ll need to call 800.772.1213.
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May 25, 2023 · This version paid the lump-sum death payment only when the wage earner did not have payable Social Security survivors benefits. If you're insured by Social Security when you die, your surviving family members may be eligible for a one-time lump-sum death payment of $255.00.
