En español | Only the widow, widower or child of a Social Security beneficiary can collect the $255 death benefit. Priority goes to a surviving spouse if any of the following apply: ... He or she was living separately but is eligible for survivor benefits on the deceased's record.

To qualify for lump sum retirement benefit, a member is at least 60 years old (or 55 years old, if an underground mineworker) for optional retirement, or 65 years old (or 60 years old, if an underground mineworker) for technical retirement, and has paid less than 120 monthly contributions.

The employee-member was subject to compulsory coverage but was not reported for coverage by his/her employer. The Funeral Benefit is a variable amount ranging from a minimum of P20,000.00 to maximum of P40,000.00, depending on the member's number of paid contributions and average monthly salary credit.

monthly pension multiplied by the number of monthly contributions paid prior to the semester of death; or. twelve (12) times the monthly pension.

The Funeral Benefit is a variable amount ranging from a minimum of P20,000.00 to maximum of P40,000.00, depending on the member's number of paid contributions and average monthly salary credit.

Based on SSS rules, only the beneficiaries of a deceased employee-member with no contribution payment at all and who was reported for coverage shall be entitled to the funeral benefit. This ruling does not cover self-employed members.

Form SSA-8 | Information You Need To Apply For Lump Sum Death Benefit. You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office.