Updated 02/15/2013 03:47 AM |
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How do I report the death of someone getting Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits?
Report the death by calling toll free, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please have the deceased person's Social Security number when you call.
In addition to reporting the death to Social Security, you should:
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Notify the bank or other financial institution of the beneficiary's death.
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Request the bank or other financial institution return any funds received for the month of death or thereafter.
Do not cash any checks received for the month in which the beneficiary died or any checks received thereafter. Return any un-cashed checks to your local field office.
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