The Social Security Administration offers a one-time payment known as the Lump Sum Death Payment (LSDP) to help ease immediate expenses.

The Form SSA-721 application, also known as the Statement of Death by Funeral Director, plays a crucial role in ensuring that ...

A Long Island man has been looking for several years to collect Social Security benefits, as medical bills continue pile up.

When a parent passes away, their minor children may be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits, providing crucial ...

Whether you're ready to apply or looking to learn more about applying for Social Security, we'll fill you in on the details.

So it goes. The crucial question, however, is whether Social Security's lack of "death information" about those people means they are still receiving benefits. The vast majority are not.

Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death ... already receiving Social Security benefits, you should apply for Medicare ...

If you are retired, you may need to file an application to get the benefit of the SSFA if you never applied for benefits. Be aware that all other Social Security laws and policies, such as benefit ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ... to retire comfortably on Social Security alone? We asked seniors.

Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application ...