{"id":1044,"date":"2022-06-02T15:38:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T19:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manassasfuneralhome.com\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2023-06-16T08:37:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T12:37:25","slug":"things-to-know-after-a-death-occurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manassasfuneralhome.com\/things-to-know-after-a-death-occurs\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about Social Security Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS<\/h2>\n<p>Olde Towne Funeral Home will notify Social Security through our electronic death registration system when we produce the death certificate for your loved one.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: Even though we notify the Social Security Administration the family will still need to call and apply to receive any benefits.<\/p>\n<h2>ELIGIBILITY<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Not everyone qualifies for benefits. Below is a list of criteria that may need to be met. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled)<\/li>\n<li>A widow or widower of any age caring for the deceased\u2019s child who is under age 16 or disabled<\/li>\n<li>An unmarried child of the deceased who is either: Younger than age 18 (or up to age 19 if they\u2019re a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school). Age 18 or older with a disability that began before age 22.<\/li>\n<li>A stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child under certain circumstances<\/li>\n<li>Parents, age 62 or older, who were dependent on the deceased for at least half of their support<\/li>\n<li>A surviving divorced spouse, under certain circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>There is a one-time DEATH benefit that may also be paid in addition to monthly payments.\u00a0 The death benefit is currently $255.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A surviving spouse if they were living with the deceased<\/li>\n<li>A surviving spouse if living apart from the deceased and eligible for certain Social Security benefits on the deceased\u2019s record, the surviving spouse may still be able to get this one-time payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0If there\u2019s no surviving spouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A child who\u2019s eligible for benefits on the deceased\u2019s record in the month of death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>APPLYING FOR BENEFITS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The funeral home DOES NOT apply for benefits.\u00a0 We help start the process by notifying the Social Security Administration.\u00a0 You MUST apply in order to receive any\/all benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The most convenient way to do business with the Social Security office is to visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\">ssa.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>There are several things you can do online: apply for benefits; get useful information; find publications; and get answers to frequently asked questions.<\/li>\n<li>You can also just dial the toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or at 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) if you\u2019re deaf or hard of hearing and an operator will assist you with your claim by phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/h2>\n<p>If the deceased was currently receiving a monthly Social Security check, you<strong> MUST<\/strong> return the check received for the month that the deceased passed away, along with any months thereafter. For Example:\u00a0 If your loved one passes away in March, you must return the check paid in April.<\/p>\n<p>If receiving the money through direct deposit, you must contact the bank and ask them to return any money received for the month of death or later.<\/p>\n<p>If receiving a check, do not cash for the month the person passes away or later. Return the checks to Social Security as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Eligible family members may be able to receive death benefits for the month their loved one passed away *<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Olde Towne Funeral Home will notify Social Security through our electronic death registration system when we produce the death certificate for your loved one. Please note: Even though we notify the Social Security Administration the family will still need to call and apply to receive any benefits. 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