Do You Need to Contact Social Security When a Spouse Dies?

The death of a spouse can be a traumatic event at any age or stage of life. If you lost a spouse, you may have a lot on your plate, like making funeral arrangements and contacting family members and friends to let them know.

But what if your spouse was collecting Social Security? Do you need to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) right away? And does the death of your spouse mean their benefits are done with for good?

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