If a young person you teach, work with, or care for experiences the death of a parent, they may be eligible for monthly Social Security survivors benefit payments.

Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent’s full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can get up to 75% of the deceased parent’s basic Social Security …

Find out what Social Security Survivor benefits are, who can get them, and how to apply.

Mar 13, 2024 · When a parent receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits, or dies, their child may also receive benefits. Under certain circumstances, a stepchild, adopted child, or …

Learn when and how to report a death, and what benefits we offer to eligible family members.

Give the deceased’s Social Security number to the funeral director because they usually report the person’s death to us. Contact us as soon as you can to make sure your family gets all the benefits …

You might be eligible for Survivor benefits if your spouse, ex-spouse, or parent worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.

You or your children could be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits if your deceased loved one worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to be eligible for benefits.

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. An appointment is not required, but if you call …

Do you know someone who was financially supported by their adult child who died, or a parent who is caring for a child of a deceased worker? They may be eligible for monthly Social Security survivors …