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Filling out the Application For Lump-Sum Death Payment is an essential step to access benefits after the loss of a loved one. This guide will walk you through the process of completing the application online, ensuring that you understand each section and its requirements.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the application online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the full name of the deceased wage earner or self-employed person in the specified fields, ensuring to include the first name, middle initial, and last name.
3. Select the gender of the deceased by checking (X) the appropriate box for either male or female.
4. Enter the deceased's Social Security number in the designated field.
5. Print your name clearly in the appropriate section following the deceased's Social Security number.
6. Enter the date of birth of the deceased, formatted as month, day, year, followed by the date of death in the same format.
7. Provide the place of death, including the city and state.
8. Answer whether the deceased ever filed for Social Security benefits or other related assistance by selecting Yes, No, or Unknown.
9. If applicable, enter the names of any individuals on whose Social Security records other applications were filed, along with their Social Security numbers.
10. If the deceased worked within the past two years, indicate their earnings during the year of death and the year prior.
11. If the deceased was under age 66 at the time of death, indicate whether they were unable to work due to illness or injury.
12. Provide detailed information regarding the deceased's military service if applicable.
13. Indicate if the deceased worked in the railroad industry for seven years or more.
14. If the deceased worked overseas, specify the countries where their work was covered under a foreign Social Security system.
15. Complete the questions regarding surviving family members, including any spouses and children who may be eligible for benefits.
16. Fill out any additional details regarding prior marriages and their durations if applicable.
17. Discuss any surviving parents who were receiving support from the deceased at the time of death.
18. Prepare any remarks needed to clarify or add additional information at the end of the application.
19. Sign the application, including your signature, date, and contact information, ensuring that all information is complete and accurate.
20. Finally, review the application for completeness before submitting online, and ensure you save a copy of the completed form.

Complete your application for the lump-sum death payment online today to ensure timely processing of your benefits.