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Program Description

Social Security Survivor benefits provide monthly payments to qualified family members of people who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.

General Program Requirements

You may qualify if you’re the spouse, divorced spouse, child, or dependent parent of a worker who died.

Read the Who can get Survivor benefits page to get details.

Application Process

Visit the Apply for Social Security benefits page to apply.

You may also check your eligibility for other Social Security benefits.

Program Contact Information

Visit the Social Security website for more information. You can also call us:

1-800-772-1213

TTY 1-800-325-0778

Last Updated: 02/10/2025

Managing Agency

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Program Contact Information

Visit the Social Security website for more information. You can also call us:

1-800-772-1213

TTY 1-800-325-0778