RS 00208: Mother's and Father's Benefits
TN 15 (03-12)
This table contains form and evidence requirements and the corresponding POMS references.
Evidence |
When Required |
Reference |
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Age of Mother/Father |
Usually not required for claimant under full retirement age (FRA). |
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Age of number holder (NH) |
If it affects insured status or benefit amount. |
|
Death of NH |
Always. |
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Marriage |
Always. NOTE: Proof submitted in a prior claim is normally sufficient. Includes statements on prior SSA-2F6 and SSA-3. |
|
Termination of Prior Marriage |
If reasonable doubt exists whether claimant's or NH's prior marriage ended. |
|
Termination of Subsequent Marriage |
Always. Obtain a copy of divorce or annulment decree or death certificate. |
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Divorce |
Always, when claimant is surviving divorced mother/father. |
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Relationship of child to claimant |
Always, when claimant is surviving divorced mother/father. |
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Living in the same household |
Deemed marriage, lump sum death payment (LSDP) involved. |
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Child-in-care |
Always. |
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Lag Earnings of NH |
When insured status is involved |
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Form SSA-5-F6, Application |
Always, unless entitled to spouse's benefits for the month before the month of the NH's death. |
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Form SSA-21 Supplement to Claim of Person Outside the United States (US) |
When mother/father lives outside the U.S. or intends to leave the U.S. |
RS 00207: Widow(er)'s Benefits