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Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Widow(er)’s Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the widow or widower of a deceased worker who had earned enough work credits.

Social Security Medicare Program

Medicare is a federally funded program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare is our country’s federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older. The Social Security Administration (SSA) processes your application and provides general information about the Medicare program.

Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Spouse's Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the spouse of a worker who receives Social Security Retirement or Disability benefits.

Social Security Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) are federally funded programs administered by each individual state. These programs are for people with limited income and resources to help pay some or all of their Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.

Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Retirement Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Child's Insurance Benefits are federally funded. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) administers these benefits for children whose parent meets these qualifications…

Social Security Parent's Insurance Benefits

The Social Security Parent’s Insurance Benefits are federally funded and managed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These are benefits paid to the dependent parent of a deceased worker who had earned enough Social Security credits.

Social Security Mother's or Father's Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Mother’s or Father’s Insurance Benefit is federally funded and managed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse of an insured worker.

Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Disability Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Social Security pays disability benefits to you and certain members of your family if you have worked long enough and have a medical condition that prevents you from working for at least 12 months or is expected to…

Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits

Social Security's Disabled Widow(er)’s Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the disabled widow or widower of a deceased worker who had earned enough Social Security credits.

Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment

Social Security's Lump Sum Death Payment (LSDP) is federally funded and managed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump-sum death payment of $255 if they meet certain requirements.

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