Does Social Security pay death benefits?
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Yes, a one-time payment of $255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if he or she was living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving Social Security benefits on the deceased's record.
What if there is no surviving spouse to receive the benefit?
The payment is made to a child who is eligible for benefits on the deceased's record in the month of death.
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Will my benefits affect the amount of others?
Do you have minor or disabled children?
No I do not have minor or disabled children.
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What happens if I am remarried before you reach age 60 or age 50 if disabled?
You cannot receive benefits as a surviving spouse while you are married.
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Are other family members eligible?
Under certain circumstances, your stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child could receive benefits.
