Our knowledgeable staff has informed the Social Security Administration of the death of your loved one. If you meet any of the following requirements, you may qualify for Social Security benefits:
- A widow or widower, age 60 or older – or at any age, if caring for an entitled child younger than 16 or with a disability
- Unmarried children up to 18 (19 if they are attending a primary or secondary school full-time)
- Children who were disabled before reaching 22, as long as they retain their disability status
- A dependent parent (or parents), who are at least 62 years old
For additional information about survivor benefits, please call the Social Security office at 1-800-772-1213
between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday