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You can apply by phone at 800-772-1213 or by visiting your local Social Security office. You should do so as soon as possible after the death is reported to Social Security; survivor benefits are dated from the time you apply and are not retroactive to the time of death.

And, with Sabroff's permission, SOS asked SSA regional spokesman Doug Nguyen to check on Sabroff's mother's Form SSA-1724-F4, filed in Madison Aug. 19. On Wednesday, Nguyen sent an email to SOS: Generally, it takes SSA approximately 120 days to process claims for underpayments due in case of deceased beneficiaries.

To report the death of a person with Medicare: Make sure you have the person's Social Security Number. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)

These are examples of the benefits that survivors may receive: Widow or widower, full retirement age or older 100 percent of the deceased worker's benefit amount. Widow or widower, age 60 full retirement age 71½ to 99 percent of the deceased worker's basic amount.

A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled). A surviving divorced spouse, under certain circumstances. A widow or widower at any age who is caring for the deceased's child who is under age 16 or disabled and receiving child's benefits.

If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits, you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months. For example, if the person died in July, you must return the benefits paid in August.

Your Social Security number and the deceased worker's Social Security number. A death certificate. (Generally, the funeral director provides a statement that can be used for this purpose.) Proof of the deceased worker's earnings for last year (W-2 forms or self- employment tax return).

Apply for Survivors Benefits In most cases, the funeral home will report the person's death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person's Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent's full retirement or disability benefit. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can get up to 75 percent of the deceased parent's basic Social Security benefit. ... It can be from 150 to 180 percent of the parent's full benefit amount.