A worker can earn up to four credits each year
do you have a spouse that is deceased?
yes
When your spouse has earned $ 5,440 ,  they have earned their four credits for the year
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 60 .
can you get A Special Lump-Sum Death Payment
If they were living apart  the surviving spouse can still receive the lump - sum if , during the month the worker died , they
what is a Survivors Benefit Amount
If the person who died was receiving reduced benefits ,  we base your survivors benefit on that amount
What if you are divorced?
One surviving parent 82 percent .   Two surviving parents 75 percent to each parent . Percentages for a surviving divorced spouse would be the same as above .
What if you had a minor or disabled child?