If my spouse dies, do i get his social security and mine
- is there a social security death benefit
- is there a social security death benefit for a single person
- is there a social security survivor benefit
- is there a social security burial benefit
How do you get the $250 death benefit from social security...
Who is entitled to death benefits in social security?
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. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.
You can help by being ready to:
- Provide any needed documents; and
- Answer the questions listed below.
Documents you may need to provide
We may ask you to provide documents to show that you are eligible, such as:
- A birth certificate or other proof of birth;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States [More Info];
- U.S.
military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968;
- W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year; and
- A death certificate for the deceased worker.
Important
We accept photocopies of W-2 forms or self-employment tax returns, but we must see the original of most other documents, such as your birth certificate.
We will return the documents to you.
Do not delay applying for benefits because
- is there a social security disability death benefit
- is the social security death benefit taxable