Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits may be available if you are the survivor, the spouse or child, of a deceased person who worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. Learn more at http://www.ssa.gov

Select one of the links below to get additional information about benefits:

• benefits if you are the widow or widower
• benefits if you are the surviving divorced spouse
• benefits if you are the worker's minor or disabled child
• how much your benefits would be

How you sign up for survivors benefits depends on whether or not you are getting other Social Security benefits at the time you apply.

• If you are already getting benefits
• If you are not getting benefits

When you receive survivors benefits, you need to be aware of other things that may affect the benefits, such as

• If you work
• If you remarry
• If you are eligible for retirement benefits on your own record

For more information, see

• Survivors Benefits
• What You Need to Know When You Get Retirement or Survivors Benefits
  

Social Security Teleservices

The Social Security toll-free number is 1- 800-772-1213.
To speak with a representative, call between 7:00am and 7:00pm on regular business days. On weekends and holidays, you can leave a message and they will call you back the next business day.

Call to make an appointment in a Social Security office, to apply for benefits by phone or to ask questions.