Get Death Claim Application Form

Death Claim is a formal request made by the nominee* in a life insurance policy to the life insurance company.

You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.

Only the widow, widower or child of a Social Security beneficiary can collect the $255 death benefit, also known as a lump-sum death payment. Priority goes to a surviving spouse if any of the following apply: The widow or widower was living with the deceased at the time of death.

A one-time lump-sum death payment of $255 can be paid to the surviving spouse if they were living with the deceased. If living apart and they were receiving certain Social Security benefits on the deceased's record, they may be eligible for the lump-sum death payment.

Your spouse, children, and parents could be eligible for benefits based on your earnings. You may receive survivors benefits when a family member dies. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.

Death Certificate of member issued by LCR or PSA. Marriage Contract of member issued by LCR or PSA. Birth Certificate issued by LCR or PSA or valid passport or two (2) valid government issued IDs with date of birth and signature, if parents are not GSIS member/ pensioner.

Legal Limit & Conditions of Death Claim As per the time limits set by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) of India, insurers should settle death claim within 30 days. This condition applies to all claims where the insurer does not see the need to investigate the cause of death.

If you're married and both you and your spouse get Social Security or SSI, you each will receive a one-time $250 payment.