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Angel, I think that the best option for you is to contact the Social Security Administration directly regarding your own benefits. They will be able to answer any questions regarding your specific situation: 1-800-772-1213. Do not feel nervous about calling; these people are there to help you.

With regards to your essay, the Social Security Administration's website will probably have all the information you need, whether it's about the history of the SSA or how this Administration runs in present day. Good luck with your essay.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

I'm a 18 year old kid lost and confused on the hole death benefit subject. I'm currently in high school and i get the checks every month but do they stop once im done with high school? What happens when i go off to college, do i still get the checks or am i completly on my own? I need as much information as possible and the websites ive gone to arent helping much. I also have to write an essay on social security for my english class but can't seem to figure out where to begin. Please HELP!! Thank you for your time.

Sincerly, Angel

-- Contributed by: Angel

Shirley, condolences for your loss. Contact the Social Security Administration to find out about the benefits available to you.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

my husband passed away on October the 27th.

-- Contributed by: Shirley Crowder

i was adoped when i was about 6 and now i am 17 my adoped father died 4 years ago . i went bach to my real mother and my adoped mother gave me up to her can i still get death benefits from him

-- Contributed by: bill

Dae, there is a death benefit of $255 for the surviving spouse or surviving child. Contact SSA for more information: (800) 772-1213.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

My mother passed 8/27, she was a widow. It has been my understanding that anyone that worked and paid into SSI was entitled to the one time death benefit (At this time, it is $255.00)Is this not true? Please advise.

-- Contributed by: Mrs. Dae M. Thompson

Phyllis, sorry for your loss. According to the SSA website, the one-time $255 benefit is for the surviving spouse or to the deceased's surviving child. You may want to contact SSA directly to find out if there are exceptions to this rule. (800) 772-1213

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

my sister passed away last week,her husband is not going to file for the $255,i took care of her body, could i apply for the $255

-- Contributed by: phyllisholmes

Paula, contact the Social Security Administration to find out information specific to your sister-in-law's file. (800)772-1213

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

My sister-in-law died on April 1, 2009. Is she (or her estate) still entitled to the April payment?

-- Contributed by: Paula

Betty, it is best to contact the Social Security Administration directly to ask questions specific to your file. The number is (800) 772-1213.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

if you switched yur Social Security check for your husband's check when he passed away are you still entitled to the death bemefit at the time of your death?

-- Contributed by: Betty

Condolences on the loss of your husband. Contact the Social Security Administration to find out if you and your child are entitled to benefits.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

my husband died on jan 05 2009 and i hsve s fve year old

-- Contributed by: yvette r claude

Lisa, you'll want to contact a representative from the Social Security Administration because he or she will be able to take a look at the actual file and help you to figure out what is going to happen with the benefits. Call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

My brother has been living off of his wife's social security death benefit for his family. She was the bread winner. He has been recieving a maximum death benefit for 7yrs for he and his 3 children. His oldest turned 18. He claimed he lost 1/3 of his benefit. We told him to file for her benefit to finish school. Does his maximum family benefit really change. We also took his oldest to the S.S office and had her benefits deposited into a joint account with her father. She is not finished with High School until May 09. My brother claims that S.S. has taken the money out of his benefit and he will not be able to pay his mortage. Help my brothers procrastination is now an emergengy in Florida. Yes we have already told him to get a job....

-- Contributed by: Contributed by Lisa

If your nephew still has a legal guardian, the guardian should contact the local Social Security office. Your nephew is still entitled to the benefits regardless of his brushes with the law, but the Social Security office will be able to explain any changes that may occur as a result of the juvenile court.

-- Contributed by: Tamsen Butler

my nephew receives death benfits from his father. what happens to his benfits if he has been taken into custody by juvenile court?

-- Contributed by: stacy

Your brother in law should contact the Social Security office, provide his mother's Social Security number and explain her specific situation. They will be able to give him an exact answer based on her situation.

Thank you for asking your question.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

my brother in law's mother died and he was the one taking care of her burial etc. can he collect the death benefit to help pay for those expenses?

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

Patty,

The eligiblity situation is very complex with grandchildren. I suggest that you contact Social Security and explain your situation. They will be able to give you an exact answer.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

My husband passed away in Dec. 2007. My daughter and our 4 grandchildren live with us. My husband was basically supporting everyone. Are my grandchildren eligible to collect?

-- Contributed by: patty

Sean, Yes, that is true. You and your sister are over the age of 19 so you are not eligible, but your mom's granddaughter would be eligible.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

Upset Mother,

Yes, it is true that there is a minimum number of credits required in order for a dependent to draw on their account. It may not seem fair, but it is part of the requirements.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

My sister and I just lost my mother of 47. I am 25 and my sister is 28 with 2 children unmarried. We were told we are not elligible for any benefits but I heard from a friend that my niece (sister's daughter, mom's granddaughter) would be. Is this true?

-- Contributed by: Sean M

MY DAUGHTERS DAD WAS MURDERED IN 2007. SHE WAS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME. I WENT TO FILE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND THEY TOLD ME HE DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH CREDITS!!!! AS A SINGLE MOTHER HOW AM I TO DO THIS ON MY OWN? ALL HE NEEDED WAS TWO MORE CREDITS!!!! HOW IS THIS FAIR TO MY CHILD WHO NOT ONLY LOST HER FATHER IN A BRUTAL MURDER,YET ALSO LOST HIS SUPPORT!!!!!

-- Contributed by: upset mother

Mary,

Each Social Security benefit case is unique. I suggest that you contact Social Security directly, either at a local office or by phone. They will be able to quickly answer your question.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

My husband was involved in a car accident in 85, he lived in a coma until 92, we have two children together. I was remarried during that time, however; divorced before he passed away. I received benifits for myself and my two children until the youngest was 19 then all benifits stopped. What I want to know is am I still eligable for survivor benifits, I am still single and someone from the family told me that I should still be receiving them, is this true...

-- Contributed by: Mary Wirth Denittis

Jen,

The receipt of SSI benefits is based on the relationship of the individual to the deceased as well as their relationship and responsibilities towards children of the deceased.

I suggest that you call Social Security and explain your situation. They will be able to give you a specific answer.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

My father had passed away year 1992 and I was receiving my dad's death ssi benefits, but now it had stopped 'cause i am married already and have 2 kids of my own.My auntie just brought th ssi benefits of my dad's death benefits if she's receiving his benefits, but my mom doesn't know anything about it. is possible for her to still receive my dad's death benefits even it's been such a long time since 1992? she haven't received a thing about my dad's death benefits and they were married at that time, but i was the only one getting it? please let me know! thanks :)

-- Contributed by: Jen

Hilda,

You should call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to check the status of the check.

Thank you for your question.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

roger lockear was senta death benfit check for his deceased wife no sept.06 2008 we have not received it could hyou tell me what happen to this check hilda locklear

-- Contributed by: roger locklear

Linwood,

To get an answer to your specific question I suggest that you contact the Social Security information line at 800-772-1213. They will be able to tell you exactly what to do in your specific situation.

Thank you for your question.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber 
my wife devoced me 9 months ago she died a week ago m i intiled to her social security we were married for 32 years she devoce me do to sickness of cancer
-- Contributed by: linwood bruce

Tallex Mom,

First, let me express our thoughts for your loss. Secondly, she would have had to work ten years before her children or parents could be eligible for any benefits. Thirdly, the executor of her estate should file her final tax return in order to pay taxes owed or receive any income tax refund.

Thanks for your questions.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

my 20 year old daughter recently passed away. Is there something I should do with social security? what about tax refund she is due?

-- Contributed by: tallex mom

Maria,

Adoption can often lend a whole new dimension to Social Security benefits. Give the Social Security Office a call. Be sure to have all your adoption dates and date of death available for the call.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

Beth,

This is a somewhat complicated situation. You should really contact your local Social Security office for a detailed answer.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

one of our adopted sons is receiving death benefits from his birth father that recently died because he was receiving disability benefits from his fathers disability that ssa found was there prior to the adoption being final. There is another son that was adopted prior to the birth parent being found disabled and was not allowed benefits from the disability. Due to the birth fathers death and he was the birth father to both, wouldn't all of his minor children be intitled to the death benefits even if they were adopted prior to the disability? I am confused on this one. He was the birth father to both prior to his disability and their individual adoptions.

-- Contributed by: Maria

My father passed away this past April, we have been told that my mother can collect his social security if she choses. they were divorced and both remarried. Mothers husband has died (she is now collecting her own social security) and fathers wife does not collect on fathers because her own social security is larger. Can my mother collect on her ex husbands...they were married 23 years and it would be more money for her if she could.

-- Contributed by: Beth

Dana,

Depending on your particular situation, the benefits may or may not be retroactive. You should contact your local Social Security office or call the 800 number. They will be able to give you an answer.

Thanks for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow Insurance.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

I just found out that I can receive benefits for my children since their father passed away. Do they retro the payment from the date of death or the date of the application?

-- Contributed by: Dana

Karen,

You should discuss your specific situation with the Social Security office in your area or contact them on their 800 number. Be prepared to show any legal paperwork from the custody hearing may be causing the move of the child from the mother's home to the home of the grandparent's home.

Thank you for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow Insurance.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

If a child now age 16 has been receiving his biological fathers SS death since age 6, if the grandparents are given temporary custody through the courts of that said child and he is no longer in the mothers home and custody,the child has started highschool and has 3 yrs to go, is the mother still going to receive those benefits with the child not living with her? Can these benefits be sent to the courts for disbursement as needed if the child is living with them under court order? What can be done to assure the child gets the death benefit?

-- Contributed by: Karen Healy

Kathy,

According to the Social Security website, "The number of credits you need to have family members be eligible for survivors benefits depends on your age when you die. The younger you are, the fewer credits you need, but nobody needs more than 40 credits (10 years of work)." Under some exceptions, a child or spouse can receive benefits if they have six credits (one and a half years of work) in the three years just before the death of the husband or father. You should contact your local Social Security Office or call the 800 number for details.

Thank you for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow Insurance.


-- Contributed by: SusanWeber

my grandson is 9 years old. His father died last October 2007 and my daughter applied for death benefits for his son and was told that he had not worked enough credits in his life for his son to be able to receive benefits. Can you explain this to me, I was under the impression that had he worked at all Social Security pays benefits to the deceased children.

-- Contributed by: Kathy Conley

James, I have deleted your question because of the confidential information which you had included.

LoveToKnow Insurance is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration so we are unable to answer your question about the status of your application.

I suggest that you contact Social Security directly at the phone number or website listed in the above article.

Thank you for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow Insurance.

-- Contributed by: SusanWeber
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