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1. www.aarp.org › social-security-spouse-diesSocial Security When A Spouse Dies - A Guide To Survivor Benefits

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   Jan 26, 2024 · If you claim survivor benefits between age 60 and your full retirement age, you will receive between 71.5 percent and 99 percent of the deceased’s benefit. The percentage gets higher the older you are when you claim. If you claim in your 50s as a disabled spouse, the survivor benefit is 71.5 percent of your late spouse's benefit.

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2. www.ssa.gov › personal-record › when-someone-diesWhat to do if someone dies | SSA - The United States Social ...

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   So, you don’t typically need to report a death to us. If a funeral home isn’t involved or doesn't report the death for some reason, you should call us and provide the name, Social Security number, date of birth, and date of death for the person who died. Call +1 800-772-1213. Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.

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   Can a surviving spouse collect Social Security if a spouse dies?

   • It does not matter whether a surviving spouse worked long enough to qualify for Social Security on his or her own. He or she can still collect benefits on the deceased spouse’s work record. However, if you are eligible for your own retirement benefit, you won't get both payments; Social Security will pay the higher of the two benefit amounts.

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   What should spouses know about Social Security survivor benefits?

   • Here are 10 key things spouses should know about Social Security survivor benefits. 1. You become eligible at age 60 … usually. In most cases the widow or widower of a deceased worker can begin collecting a survivor benefit as early as age 60 (although the monthly payment increases if you wait — see number 4).

   10 Facts About Social Security Benefits for Survivors - AARP

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   How much survivor benefits do you get if your spouse dies?

   • If you claim survivor benefits between age 60 and your full retirement age, you will receive between 71.5 percent and 99 percent of the deceased’s benefit. The percentage gets higher the older you are when you claim. If you claim in your 50s as a disabled spouse, the survivor benefit is 71.5 percent of your late spouse's benefit.

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   Can a widow receive Social Security benefits if a spouse dies?

   • If you are a widow (or your ex-spouse died), you may be eligible to receive benefits on your late spouse’s, or ex-spouse’s, Social Security record. How much you receive will depend on your age, the amount of benefits you may receive on your own record, and whether you have dependent children.

   Survivor Benefits: Four Tips Widows Need to Know | SSA

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4. www.ssa.gov › benefits › survivorsSurvivors Benefits | SSA - The United States Social Security ...

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   You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s 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). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

5. faq.ssa.gov › en-us › TopicWhat should I do when someone dies? - FAQ | SSA

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   Notify Social Security as soon as possible when someone getting benefits dies. In most cases, the funeral director will report the person’s death to Social Security. Give the funeral director the deceased’s Social Security number so he or she can report the death. See How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies for more ...

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7. www.ssa.gov › pubs › EN-05-10084Survivors Benefits - The United States Social Security ...

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   In most typical claims for benefits a: Surviving spouse, at full retirement age or older, generally gets 100% of the worker’s basic benefit amount. Surviving spouse, age 60 or older, but under full retirement age, gets between 71% and 99% of the worker’s basic benefit amount. Surviving spouse, any age, with a child younger than age 16, gets ...

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8. www.aarp.org › retirement › social-security10 Facts About Social Security Benefits for Survivors - AARP

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   Aug 19, 2022 · How Social Security Benefits Work for Spouses and Survivors. Watch AARP’s free webinar to get answers to common questions about how marriage, divorce or a spouse's death can affect what you get from Social Security. Explore these topics and much more: Eligibility rules for spousal and survivor benefits; Claiming strategies to maximize your ...

9. blog.ssa.gov › survivor-benefits-four-tips-widowsSurvivor Benefits: Four Tips Widows Need to Know | SSA

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   May 27, 2022 · If you are a widow (or your ex-spouse died), you may be eligible to receive benefits on your late spouse’s, or ex-spouse’s, Social Security record. How much you receive will depend on your age, the amount of benefits you may receive on your own record, and whether you have dependent children. You may be entitled to receive a survivor’s ...