Social Security
benefits can play a vital role in
planning your family’s future. Most
of us are entitled to some type of
benefit, but the nature of the
benefit(s) and the qualifications
thereof are subject to change. Thus,
it is important to obtain timely
information every few years on what
benefits may be due.
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS MUST BE
APPLIED FOR – THEY ARE NOT PAID
AUTOMATICALLY. Also, benefits must
be applied for within a specific
time frame. To facilitate the filing
of a claim for your Social Security
benefits, you will need most of all
of the following documents:
- Death Certificate
- Birth Certificate of Deceased
- Social Security Card of Deceased
- Marriage Certificate
- Birth Certificate of Applicant
- Birth Certificates of Minor
Children
- Disability Proof for Children over
18
- Receipted Funeral Bill
In addition to various retirement
and support payments that you may be
eligible for while alive, there are
certain lump sum available benefits
for which your spouse may qualify.
Also, the widow, widower, dependent
children or dependent parents may be
eligible to receive benefits.
You can contact your local Social
Security Office for current
information on benefits and claims
procedures, or call the national
toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
You may also write to your local
office or to the national Social
Security Office at:
Social Security Administration
Baltimore, Maryland 21238
