Are other family members eligible for survivor benefits?
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Do you need to know what family members are eligible?
Yes, I would like to know if they are eligible.
Do you have a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child?
No, I do not.
Then you do not have family members that are eligible.
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Are there any special situations I should know about survivor benefits?
Have you all ready received benefits as a spouse?
Yes, I receive benefits as a spouse.
Then it will be easy and your benefits will automatically switch over to survivors benefits once we receive the report of death.
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Is there a maximum limit to the amount a family could get?
Yes, there is a limit to the amount family members can receive each month and it varies but is generally between 150 to 180 percent of the basic benefit rate.
