Can I receive the $255.00 death benefit for my brother?
Question
My brother died without leaving a spouse or children and I paid for his funeral. Can I receive the $255.00 death benefit for him?
Answer
No. This payment is limited to a spouse who was living with the worker at the time of death or to a spouse or a child who, in the month of death, is eligible for a Social Security benefit based on the worker's record.
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