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What you must report while on Survivor benefits

To make sure you get the right payments, tell us about certain changes.

Report changes to your personal information

Learn how to update:

Other ways to complete this task

Complete a request to report changes

Sign in and search for Statement of Claimant or Other Person (SSA-795) (PDF). Then, complete the form, upload any additional documents you might have, and submit it to us. 

When you complete the form, make sure you tell us: 

  • A brief explanation of your work status or income change.
  • The date of the change.

Request to keep benefits when a child turns 18

If a child turns age 18 and is still in school (K–12), use the Advance Notice of Termination of Child's Benefits (Form SSA-1372) (PDF) to ask to keep their benefits.