Survivors | United States Social Security Administration

200 North High Street, Room 225 Bricker Federal Building, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Surviving dependents of deceased worker who is covered by Social Security.

Required documents

Completed application. Will be advised about required documents. Generally: Birth certificate, naturalization papers, US military discharge paper, W-2, proof of marriage and if applicable final divorce decree.

Hours

Local offices: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Information line: Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm.

(866) 964-1723

Voice

(800) 772-1213

Voice

(800) 325-0778

Voice

Languages

Interpreter available upon request.

Application process

Telephone. Website. Application required.

Fees

None.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Administers the Social Security program for Survivor benefits. Provides assistance to eligible survivors of workers who have died. Assistance is determined as a percentage of the deceased insurance amount.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

What's Here

Social Security Survivors Insurance

Providing organization

United States Social Security Administration

Federal agency that administers social security programs, supplemental security income (SSI) and Medicare health insurance.