What You Should Know About Social Security if Your Spouse Passes Away
The death of a spouse is among the most stressful life events. Losing a spouse can be devastating both emotionally and financially. You can depend on us during this difficult time. https://blog.ssa.gov/what-you-should-know-about-social-security-if-your-spouse-passes-away. Also check out this helpful information found on the National AREA website, Dependents Information on Pension and Insurance Benefits – https://aafesretired.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dependent-Pension-and-Insurance-Information.pdf
Social Security Blog – https://www.ssa.gov/blog/en/. Information regarding a variety of topics.
General Information – https://www.ssa.gov
Prepare – Check eligibility for benefits. Get a benefits estimate. Plan for retirement.
Apply – Apply for benefits. Sign up for Medicare. Return to saved application.
After you apply – Check application or appeal status. Appeal a decision made.
Manage benefits & information – Common Topics
Get benefit verification letter.
Get tax form (1099/1042S).
Replace card.
Request number for the first time.
Report stolen number.
Update direct deposit.
Repay overpaid benefits.
Request to withhold taxes.
View benefit payment schedule.
Change name.
Update contact information.
Update citizenship or immigration status.
Report a death.