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   What happens to social security if a person dies?

   • The death of a someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on his or her own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “burial benefit” or “death benefit”) to a surviving spouse who was living with the deceased or collecting Social Security benefits on the deceased’s record.

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   How do I report a death to the SSA?

   • Provide the deceased person's Social Security number to the funeral director so they can report the death to the SSA. Look up and contact your local Social Security office. Or call the SSA's main number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to make the report. SSA only accepts reports of death by phone or in person.

   Report the death of a Social Security or Medicare beneficiary

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   Does Social Security share the full file of death information?

   • Pursuant to section 205 (r) of the Social Security Act, we only share the full file with certain Federal and State agencies. If you are a representative of a Federal or State agency, please see the information below to learn how to submit a request for the full file of death information.

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   What happens if a social security or Medicare recipient dies?

   • When someone who receives Social Security or Medicare dies, you must notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cancel their benefits and payments. The SSA handles death reports for both Social Security and Medicare recipients. To report a death, you can do one of the following:

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   Dec 8, 2023 · The SSA handles death reports for both Social Security and Medicare recipients. To report a death, you can do one of the following: Provide the deceased person's Social Security number to the funeral director so they can report the death to the SSA. Look up and contact your local Social Security office.

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   Apr 7, 2022 · The death of a someone who was receiving or eligible for Social Security on his or her own work record triggers a one-time payment of $255 (often called the “burial benefit” or “death benefit”) to a surviving spouse who was living with the deceased or collecting Social Security benefits on the deceased’s record.