Social Security Benefits Clarification

Summary

If a loved one dies in January, they are eligible for the December check received in January. The January check, issued in February, must be returned. If no check was issued in February, the SSA may have already processed the death notice. Verify the date of death with SSA to resolve any discrepancies. Family members may be eligible for survivors benefits. For further assistance, contact the Social Security Administration or consult a lawyer specializing in social security issues.

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we got a letter from ssi saying he is not elegable for the check issued in januar but that check is for the month of december .... he would not be eledgable for februarys check but no check was issued
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It seems like there might be confusion regarding the Social Security benefits. Generally:
- SSI benefits are not payable for the month of death.
- Checks received after death may need to be returned.
Would you like to connect with local lawyers specialized in Social Security issues to help resolve this?
Let us know if a person who receives Social Security benefits dies. We can’t pay benefits for the month of death. That means if the person died in July, the check received in August (which is payment for July) must be returned. If the payment is by direct deposit, notify the financial institution as soon as possible so it can return any payments received after death. Family members may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits when a person dies.
I'm sorry for your loss. If the check in question was indeed for December, your loved one was eligible for it. However, the January check (issued in February) would need to be returned. You might want to contact the Social Security Administration directly for clarification. Would you need assistance in connecting with a local lawyer?
this is ssi
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It appears you're dealing with an issue related to Social Security benefits following the death of a loved one. Here are a few key points regarding SSI benefits:
- SSI benefits are not payable for the month of death.
- Checks received after death may need to be returned.
- Family members might be eligible for survivors' benefits.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address this with the Social Security Administration?
ok so if he died in december check comes in january he dies in january do we have to give decembers check back
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If your loved one died in January, they were eligible for the December check that arrived in January. The check for January (which would come in February) must be returned. If you need further assistance, consider contacting the Social Security Administration directly.
there was no check issued in february
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It appears there might be a misunderstanding with the Social Security Administration (SSA) about the checks. Here are a few points to consider:
- If no check was issued in February, it's possible the SSA already processed the death notice.
- The December check (received in January) does not need to be returned.
- For further clarification, contacting SSA directly is advisable.
Is there any specific question you have, or would you like more information on how to proceed with Social Security?
are they saying he died in december even though he died in january
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It sounds like there may be a mix-up with the Social Security Administration regarding the date of death. Here’s what you can do:
- Verify the date of death with SSA.
- Ensure all relevant documents are correct and submitted.
If you need specific help dealing with SSA, consider talking to a lawyer specializing in social security issues. Would you like more information on how to contact SSA or other assistance?