Alabama - Apply for Widow or Widower Insurance Benefits (SSA)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Widow or Widower Insurance Benefits (SSA), the applicant has to approach the U.S Social Security Administration link

   NOTE: Enter the Zip Code and click the “Locate” button to check the regional address.

2. The applicant has to get the form from the respective department or use the following link to download the form link
3. For disabilities benefits, the applicant has to complete this form link disability report link

   NOTE: This describe the medical condition and authorize disclosure of information to us.

4. The Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. Fee for this procedure is free of cost.
7. Once completed, the applicant should submit the Form to U.S Social Security Administration department office.
8. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the document.
9. upon successful completion the authority will issue the insurance benefits by visiting the office.
10. The processing time of this procedure takes up to 1 to 2 weeks.

Apply through phone

1. To Apply for Parent Insurance Benefits (SSA), the applicant can also do by call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
2. Give the information to the respective officer.
3. If any documents needed, the applicant has to submit the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Check the detailed information which the officer ask is mentioned in Information which might help” section of this page.
5. The respective authority will intimate the further details in phone call.

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Required Documents

• Proof of the worker's death
• Birth certificate or other proof of birth
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status, if the applicant were not born in the United States
• U.S. military discharge paper, if the applicant had military service before 1968
• For disability benefits, the applicant has to submit disability forms
• Marriage certificate
• Final divorce decree, if applying as a surviving divorced spouse
• Application form link
• Disability form link disability report link

Office Locations & Contacts

Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Email link
SSA Field offices link

NOTE: Enter the Zip Code and click the “Locate” button to check the regional address.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this benefit program, the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be at least age 60.
• Be the widow or widower of a fully insured worker.
• Meet the marriage duration requirement.
• Be unmarried, unless the marriage can be disregarded.
• Not be entitled to an equal or higher Social Security retirement benefit based on the own work.

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Fees

• Fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link
• Disability form link disability report link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 1 to 2 weeks.

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications

Need for the Document

• 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.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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