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·         A surviving spouse who lived in the same household as the deceased person at the time of death.

·         A surviving spouse eligible for or entitled to benefits for the month of death.

·         A child or children eligible for or entitled to benefits for the month of death.



APPLYING FOR BENEFITS
You must apply in order to receive benefits. You may apply at any Social Security office or, if you wish, you may apply by telephone. Just dial the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 and the operator will schedule an appointment for you or arrange for the local Social Security office to take your claim by telephone.

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LUMP-SUM DEATH PAYMENT
A one time payment of $255 is paid in addition to the monthly cash benefits. The lump-sum death payment (LSDP) is paid in the following priority order: