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Social Security Death Benefits | Social Security Administration - Medina

4035 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256

Designated Parking|Outside Ramps|Single Floor Building.

Eligibility

Benefit can be paid to the surviving spouse if they were living with the deceased; or, if living apart, was receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased’s record. If there is no surviving spouse, the payment is made to a "child" who is eligible for benefits on the deceased’s record in the month of death.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(800) 325-0778
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(800) 772-1213
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(866) 613-2774
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Languages
- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. - Visit website at www.ssa.gov/multilanguage/interpreter.html for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including: -- Arabic. -- Armenian. -- Chinese (Traditional). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Hmong. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Somali. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Vietnamese.
Application process

- Call the toll-free number or visit the website for more information. - Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Medina County, Ohio

Provides a one-time payment of $255 for a surviving spouse or minor children to help meet the burial expenses of a worker who dies with sufficient quarters of coverage. The lump-sum payment is in addition to any monthly survivors insurance benefits that may be due.

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Providing organization

Social Security Administration - Medina

Administers Retirement Insurance, Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Supplemental Medical Insurance (Medicare) in Medina County.