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  • Lump-sum death payment The lump-sum death benefit of $255 is payable upon the death of a person who has worked long enough to be insured under Social Security. The one-time lump-sum death payment of $255 is payable...
  • Receiving Social Security and SSI You may be able to receive SSI in addition to monthly Social Security benefits, if you have low income and few resources. Visit our Supplemental Security Income webpage for more information on the...
  • Qualifying on Spouse's Social Security record Updated The question you raised applies to husbands as well as wives. Even if your spouse has never worked under Social Security, your spouse at full retirement age can receive a benefit equal to...
  • When Social Security disability benefits end Updated Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you cannot work. We will review your case from time-to-time to make sure you are still disabled. If you...
  • When to file for Medicare We generally advise people to apply for Medicare three months before turning age 65. You will receive a Medicare card about two months before you turn age 65. Your...
  • Processing time for Social Security card applied for at birth Each state or jurisdiction has different processing times.  See the  Social Security Card Application at Birth: Average State Processing Times chart to find out how long your state takes to...
  • Options for direct deposit Updated You can start, cancel or change your direct deposit by: Using Social Security Direct Deposit   (Only retirement, disability, or survivors benefits recipients may use this option); or...
  • Garnishing Social Security benefits due to a debt  No.  If a creditor other than the federal government tries to garnish your Social Security benefits, inform them that such an action violates Section 207 of the Social Security Act...
  • Marriage requirement to receive survivors benefits Generally, a person can qualify for widow's or widower's benefits if he or she was married to the deceased worker for at least nine months just before the worker died.  However, you do not...
  • Request a Social Security number for a newborn You will have an option to complete this request at the hospital when you apply for your baby's birth certificate. The state agency that issues birth certificates will share your child's information...