What happens if the deceased received monthly benefits?
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 If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits  you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months .
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what if you are a widow or widower?
If you are the widow or widower of a person who worked long enough under Social Security , you can receive full benefits at full retirement age for survivors or reduced benefits as early as age
can i receive them at any age?
If you wish to apply for disability benefits as a survivor ,  you can speed up the disability application process if you complete an Adult Disability Report and have it available at the time of your appointment
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What happens if the deceased received monthly benefits?
 If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits ,  you must return the benefit received for the month of death and any later months
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are there any other exclusions?
If you are also eligible for retirement benefits but have n't applied yet ,  you have an additional option .You can apply for retirement or survivors benefits now and switch to the other higher benefit at a later date
