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Canceling SS

Oct
31
2011
By Guest (not verified)

My husband was collecting SS disability (age 64 1/2) and recently passed away. The funeral home is submitting the papers for the death benefit so do I still need to notify SS that he has died?

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Submitted by Site Admin on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 23:49

A family member or other person responsible for the beneficiary's affairs should do the following:

  • Promptly notify Social Security of the beneficiary's death by calling SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. (TTY 1-800-325-0778.)
  • If monthly benefits were being paid via direct deposit, notify the bank or other financial institution of the beneficiary's death. Request that any funds received for the month of death and later be returned to Social Security as soon as possible.
  • If benefits were being paid by check, DO NOT CASH any checks received for the month in which the beneficiary died or thereafter. Return the checks to Social Security as soon as possible.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/deathbenefits.htm

Bless you all.


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