My husband died in Nov.2007 and Social Security is only paying 255.00 to me.They sent me a letter saying I?

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said I would not pursue disability after death.I never said this.
What can I do?I'm 48 years old and only work 20 hours a week not making much money and I still have bills to pay.There was no will or no estate.

Answer 1

He is deceased of course he can not collect disability.

You are young get a full time job. Harsh reality stop expecting the govt to look after you.

Did your husband not even carry a small life insurance policy at your ages?

Is that a one time burial expense payment from SS?

Good luck and I feel very concerned for you but you have to help yourself too.

Answer 2

It is going to be an uphill battle trying to apply for SSA disability for your husband AFTER he has passed away.

According to the survivor's insurance program, you may be able to to receive full benefits at age 65 if born before January 1, 1940. (The age to receive full benefits is gradually increasing to age 67 for widows and widowers born January 2, 1940, or later.) Reduced widow or widower benefits can be received as early as age 60. If you can prove that you are physically disabled as a surviving spouse, benefits can begin as early as age 50, but that is STILL two years away!

Either way, you have bills to pay now so since you didn't take insurance out on your husband well before he was sick, you need to find another J-O-B to obtain supplemental income or find a family member that will "help you get back on your feet".

Answer 3

I am so sorry for you loss.

The one time death benefit is only $255.00. You won't be able to collect anything else on your husband Soc Sec account until you reach retirement age.

Until then it will be up to you to bring home the bacon. Look into going back to school. There are scholarships and grants for women who have had a sudden change in their circumstances that can help you. Talk to a financial aid adviser at a school near you.

God bless and good luck

Answer 4

So he applied for disability before he died and was waiting on it? Sorry hon, once he died that became null and void. You aren't entitled to survivor's benefits unless you have dependent children that are his. It doesn't matter if there was a will or not. You're going to have to work more to make more.

Answer 5

I'm sorry for your loss.

The benefit amount is based on the earnings of the person who died.

There is a limit to the benefits that can be paid to you and other family members each month. The limit varies, but is generally between 150 and 180 percent of the deceased’s benefit amount.

Answer 6

Contact your local Social Security Office on Jan 2, 2008.

Answer 7

you have already stated you plan to call the workplace on Monday, and that's what i exchange into going to signify. No, i won't be in a position to tell you what's going to take place on your September examine. yet I do have one greater action you may desire to soak up the previous Monday. Have it on the checklist on line which you probably did no longer wait 'til Monday. Monday, your interior reach, closest workplace might have that interior the checklist. i anticipate that's the call you plan to make. i do no longer anticipate you will get a conclusive answer approximately September, so be arranged to ask despite person solutions you inconclusively to communicate to their supervisor for confirmation, then get that confirmation in writing.

Answer 8

I`m sorry hon, that is all they will pay.
Its what my mom got when my dad passed away.
My mom had to go to work.

Answer 9

someone can not be considered disabled if they are dead.