What happens to social security when a disabled spouse dies?

When a disabled worker entitled to Social Security benefits dies, the surviving spouse will receive a one-time death benefit worth several hundred dollars (currently $255) if the surviving spouse was living in the same household. Call the Social Security Administration (SSA) at (800)772-1213 to start your application for the survivors’ benefit.

When was the Social Security Death Index created?

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is a database of people whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA) beginning about 1962. A small number of deaths are listed before 1962. It was created from the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File. Due to restrictions enacted in March 2014, new entries to …

Is the spouse of a SSDI beneficiary eligible for widow benefits?

As the spouse of an SSDI beneficiary, you may be eligible to receive widow or survivor benefits if your husband worked enough over the last decade to earn sufficient work credits and be considered “insured” by Social Security…

When do I get my husband’s SSDI benefits?

If you are at full retirement age, you will receive the full 100 percent of your spouse’s SSDI benefits. If your own retirement benefits are higher, you are free to switch to those in lieu of your survivor benefits. There are pros and cons to receiving your husband’s benefits before you reach your full retirement age.

What happens to Social Security disability when your husband dies?

When your husband passed away, his Social Security Disability benefits ended immediately. In fact, you cannot receive payments even during the month of his death.

Can a wife continue to collect her husband’s disability?

However, although you are not entitled to continue collecting your husband’s disability benefits, you and your child may both be entitled to collect Social Security survivors benefits.