I had a question about who in the family can get survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration
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Would you like to know which family members may be eligible for survivors benefits?
I would really like to know if I am one of those eligible if I lived with someone that died but I'm not their child
Are you a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child?
no
You are not eligible for survivors benefits
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where do we go to help a widow get the benefits application going?
You can speed up the disability application process if you complete an Adult Disability Report and have it ready at your appointment
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so who else can get the benefits too?
There are certain family members that may be eligible to receive monthly benefits
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how soon can the widow apply for the lump sum payment?
They must apply for this payment within two years of the date of death if they are not currently receiving benefits
