Yes, a one time payment of $255 could be paid to the surviving spouse if living with the deceased or was receiving certain benefits.
Is there no surviving spouse?
Yes, I would be the surviving spouse.
Then the payment would be made to a child that is eligible for benefits on the deceased records.
Can you tell me what family members may be eligible?
Do you have a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, or adopted child could be eligible.
Yes, I do have a child that is would be eligible.
Were there parents dependent on the deceased?
No, that is not the case.
Then they are not eligible.
What if I already get benefits as a spouse?