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Old Age and Survivor's Insurance

Lump-Sum Death Payments

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SSR 61-55. Good Cause for Extension of 2-Year Limitation for Filing Application for Lump-Sum Death Payment — Incomplete Information; Written Statement Considered Application for Benefits

SSR 64-5: Section 202(i). — Lump-Sum Death Payment — "Living in the Same Household"

SSR 66-16c: Section 202(i). — Lump-Sum Death Payment — "Living in the Same Household"

SSR 68-5: Section 202(i).—Lump-Sum Death Payment—Payment to Funeral Home Precluded by Potentially Entitled Surviving Spouse (Rescinded)

SSR 68-44: Section 202(i).—Lump-Sum Death Payment— Proceeds of a Contractual Obligation, Plan, System, or General Practice Paid Direct to Funeral Home (Rescinded)

SSR 73-39c: Section 202(i) (42 U.S.C. 402(i)).—Lump-Sum Death Payment—Time Limitation on Filing of Application—Constitutionality (Rescinded)

SSR 73-40: Section 205(a) (42 U.S.C. 405(a)).—Conviction of Homicide—Establishing Intent—Illinois (Rescinded)

SSR 79-24: Section 202(i) (42 U.S.C. 402(i)) Lump-Sum Death Payment — Living in the Same Household

SSR 82-50: Title II: Definition of Living in the Same Household (Rescinded 8/8/96)

SSR 85-24a: Section 202(i) (42 U.S.C. 402(i) Lump-Sum Death Payment —Determining Entitlement — Worker Died After August 1981


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