They may be eligible to receive monthly benefits.
If a spouse was living with the deceased at the time that they died, he or she may be eligible for a special one-time payment of $255. If the person lived alone, another relative such as a child may qualify.
If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits, any checks which arrive after the death must be returned. If benefit checks were being directly deposited, then the bank would also need to be notified.
For questions concerning eligibility, claims and entitled benefits, please contact Social Security directly at:
Social Security Administration
275 Chestnut Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(800) 772-1213
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