After the loss of your loved one, Michelotti-Sawyers will file a statement of death with the Social Security Administration on your family’s behalf. You will not need a certified copy of the death certificate for this filing.
Eligibility
The deceased worker must have credit for work covered by Social Security, ranging from 1.5 years to 10 years, depending on his or her age at death.
Those who may receive monthly benefits include the following:
Lump-sum Death Payment
A one-time payment of $255 is paid in addition to the monthly cash benefits described under Eligibility on the SSA website. The lump-sum death payment (LSDP) is paid in the following priority order:
Michelotti-Sawyers will notify Social Security of your loved one’s passing, but please be aware that benefits will vary for each individual.