Social Security can give you, your spouse,, and other eligible family members with benefits.
Can my spouse get benefits?
Your spouse or divorced spouse can get benefits under Social Security.
Is there a way to estimate survivor benefits?
You can use one of our benefit calculators to estimate future retirement, disability, and survivors benefits.
Now, I need to ask you another question about benefits. What are the benefits if there is a disabled child?
If you are the unmarried child under 18 up to age 19 if attending elementary or secondary school full time of a worker who dies , [100] you can be eligible to receive Social Security survivors benefits
Can I get a lump sum?
A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump - sum death payment of $ 255 if they meet certain requirements .
How does the spouse earn the benefits?
A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump - sum death payment of $ 255 if they meet certain requirements .
Who receives benefits?