Administration
Who Is Responsible for Notifying Social Security about the Death of a Social Security Beneficiary, The Funeral Director or the Family?
Many funeral directors voluntarily provide death information directly to Social Security. But, family members of a deceased individual still have the legal responsibility to notify Social Security. Share this:EmailFacebookRedditStumbleUpon
What Is a Representative Payee?
A representative payee is a person or organization appointed by Social Security to receive benefits on behalf of someone who cannot manage his/her money because of their youth, mental, or physical impairment. This includes a parent who is receiving benefits on behalf of his/her own minor child. The main responsibilities of a representative payee are [...]
How Do I Receive the Lump-sum Death Payment after a Relative Dies?
A lump-sum death benefit of $255 may be paid upon the death of a person who has worked long enough to be insured under the Social Security program. The lump-sum death benefit can be paid upon the death of the insured person even if they were not receiving retirement or disability benefits at the time [...]
I Am Full Retirement Age (FRA) And Still Working. Do I Have to Report My Earnings to Social Security?
No. When you reach FRA, you no longer need to report your earnings to Social Security. You do, however, need to report earnings for those months in the calendar year before the month you reach FRA. For example, if you reach it in May, you would need to report your earnings for the four earlier [...]
How Do I Report the Death of a Social Security Beneficiary?
You can report the death to a service representative by calling toll free, 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778), from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Whenever you call, have the deceased person’s Social Security number handy. To report the death of a beneficiary, you should: [...]