Social Security Survivors Insurance | Social Security Administration

United States Citizen or Permanent Resident; Widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers; Specific eligibility can be found at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10008.pdf

Varies based on the type of benefit you seek Visit website at www.ssa.gov/survivor View section titled 'Documents You Need to Apply,' (4) Select which benefit you are applying to find out required documents

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

English, Spanish; Interpreters for other languages can be provided.

Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) during operating hours or visit website for more information at www.ssa.gov/survivor

No fees

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