Form SSA-7-F6 (revised) SSA-7-F6 (revised) Application for Parent's Insurance Benefits

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Social Security Administration

Form Approved

OMB No 0960-0012

TOE 120/145/155

(Do not write in this space)

APPLICATION FOR PARENT'S INSURANCE BENEFITS*
I apply for all insurance benefits for which I am eligible under Title II (Federal Old-Age,
Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and Part A of Title XVIII (Health Insurance for the
Aged and Disabled) of the Social Security Act, as presently amended.
*This may also be considered an application for survivors benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act and
for Veterans Administration payments under Title 38 U.S.C, Veterans Benefits, Chapter 13 (which is, as
such, an application for other types of death benefits under Title 38.) For additional information about this
application a factsheet to Form SSA-7 is available at www.socialsecurity.gov

1. (a) PRINT name of deceased wage earner or self(b)
(c)

2. (a)
(b)

(c)

3. (a)
(b)

FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

employed person (herein referred to as the
"Deceased.")

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Check (X) one for the Deceased.

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Male

Enter Deceased's Social Security number.

Female

/

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FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

PRINT your name.

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Enter your Social Security number.
Enter your name at birth if different from item 2
(a).

/

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/

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Were you receiving at least one-half of your support from the
Deceased at the time the Deceased became disabled under the
Social Security law or at the time of death?

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Have you filed proof of this support with the Social Security
Administration?

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Yes

No
(If "No," go on
to item 4.)

(If "Yes,"
answer (b).)

Yes

No

PART I -- INFORMATION ABOUT THE DECEASED
4. Enter date of birth of Deceased.
5.

(a)
(b)

6. (a)

(b)

(c)

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Enter date of death.

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Enter place of death.

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MONTH, DAY, YEAR
MONTH, DAY, YEAR
CITY AND STATE

Did the Deceased ever file an application for Social Security
benefits, a period of disability under Social Security, Supplemental
Security Income, or hospital or medical insurance under Medicare?
Enter name of person on whose Social Security
record other application was filed.
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Yes
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No

(If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c).)

Unknown

(If "No" or "Unknown" go
on to item 7.)

FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

Enter Social Security number of person named in (b), (If
"Unknown," so indicate.)

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Answer Item 7 ONLY if the Deceased Died Prior to Full Retirement Age or Prior to One Year Past Full Retirement Age, and
Within the Past 4 Months.

7.

(a)
(b)

Was the Deceased unable to work because of a disabling condition at
the time of death?
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Enter date disability began.

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Yes
(If "Yes,"
answer (b).)

No
(If "No," go on
to item 8.)

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

(Over)

8. (a)

(b)

(c)

Was the Deceased in the active military or naval service (including
Reserve or National Guard active duty or active duty for training) after
September 7, 1939 and before 1968?

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Enter dates of service.

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Have you received, or do you expect to receive, a benefit from any
other Federal agency?

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Yes

No

(If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c).)

(If "No," go on
to item 9.)

From: (Month, year)

To: (Month, year)

Yes

No

Answer Item 9 ONLY If Death Occurred Within the Last 2 Years.
9. (a) About how much did the Deceased earn from employment and
(b)

10. (a)

(b)

self-employment during the year of death?

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AMOUNT $

Unknown

About how much did the Deceased earn the year before death?

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AMOUNT $

Unknown

Did the deceased have wages or self-employment income covered
under Social Security in all years from 1978 through last year?

Yes

No

(If "Yes," skip to
item 11.)

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(If "No," answer
(b).)

List the years from 1978 through last year in which the deceased did not
have wages or self-employment income covered under Social Security.

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11. Check if applicable:

I am not submitting evidence of the deceased's earnings that are not yet on his/her earnings record. I understand that these
earnings will be included automatically within 24 months, and any increase in my benefits will be paid with full retroactivity.

PART II -- INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF
12. (a) Enter your date of birth.
(b)

MONTH, DAY, YEAR
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Enter name of State or Foreign country where you were born.

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If you have already presented, or if you are now presenting, a public or religious record of your birth
established before you were age 5, go on to item 13.
(c)

Was a public record of your birth made before you were age 5?

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Yes

No

Unknown

(d)

Was a religious record of your birth made before you were age 5?

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Yes

No

Unknown

Yes

No

13. (a) Have you married since the death of the Deceased?
(b)

Enter below the information requested about the marriage.

To whom married

When (Month, day, year)

Where (Name of City and State)

How marriage ended (If still in effect, write "Not Ended")

When (Month, day, year)

Where (Name of City and State)

Marriage performed by:

Spouse's date of birth (or age)

If spouse deceased, give date of death

Clergyman or public official
Other (Explain in "Remarks")

Spouse's Social Security Number (If "None" or "Unknown," so indicate)

14.

(a)

Have you ever filed an application for Social Security benefits, a
period of disability under Social Security, Supplemental Security
Income, or hospital or medical insurance under Medicare?

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Yes

No

(If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c).)

(If "No," go on
to item 15.)

(b)
(c)

15.
16.
17.

Enter name of person on whose Social Security record you filed
other application.
Enter Social Security number of person named in (b). (If
"Unknown," so indicate.)

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/

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Were you in the active military or naval service (including Reserve or
National Guard active duty or active duty for training) after September 7,
1939 and before 1968?

(b)

Yes

No

Yes

No

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Did you, your spouse, or the Deceased work in the railroad industry for 5
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years or more?
(a)

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Do you have social security credits (for example, based on work or
residence) under another country's social security system?

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List the country(ies).

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Yes

No
(If "No," go on
to item 18.)

(If "Yes,"
answer (b).)

Answer Item 18 ONLY if the Deceased Died Before This Year.
18.

(a) How much were your total earnings last year?
(b)

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Place an "X" in each block for EACH MONTH of last year in which you did not earn
more than *$
in wages, and did not perform substantial services in
self-employment. These months are exempt months. If no months were exempt
months, place an "X" in "NONE". If all months were exempt months, place an "X"
in "ALL".

(a) How much do you expect your total earnings to be this year?
(b)

Place an "X" in each block for EACH MONTH of this year in which you did not earn or
will not earn more than *$
in wages, and did not or will not perform
substantial services in self-employment. These months are exempt months. If no
months are or will be exempt months, place an "X" in "NONE". If all months are or will
be exempt months, place an "X" in "ALL".

ALL

NONE

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*Enter the appropriate monthly limit after reading the instructions, "How Your Earnings Affect
Your Benefits".

19.

$

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JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

$
NONE

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*Enter the appropriate monthly limit after reading the instructions, "How Your Earnings Affect
Your Benefits".

ALL

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

Answer This Item ONLY if You Are Not in the Last 4 Months of Your Taxable Year (Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec., if
Your Taxable Year is a Calendar Year).
20. (a) How much do you expect to earn next year?
$
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(b)

Place an "X" in each block for EACH MONTH of next year in which you do not expect
to earn more than *$
in wages, and do not expect to perform substantial
services in self-employment. These months will be exempt months. If no months are
expected to be exempt months, place an "X" in "NONE". If all months are expected
to be exempt months, place an "X" in "ALL".

NONE

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*Enter the appropriate monthly limit after reading the instructions, "How Your
Earnings Affect Your Benefits".

21.

If you use a fiscal year, that is, a taxable year that does not end December 31 (with income tax
return due April 15) enter here the month your fiscal year ends.

ALL

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

MONTH
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MEDICARE INFORMATION
If this claim is approved and you are still entitled to benefits at age 65, or you are within 3 months of age 65 or older you could
automatically receive Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage at age
65. If you are not eligible for automatic enrollment in Medicare Part B, you will need to contact Social Security to request
enrollment.
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Complete Item 22 ONLY If You Are Within 3 Months of Age 65 or Older
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover doctor's services and outpatient care. It also covers some other services
that Medicare Part A doesn't cover, such as some of the services provided by physical and occupational therapists and
some home health care. If you enroll in Medicare Part B, you will have to pay a monthly premium. The amount of your
premium will be determined when your coverage begins. In some cases, your premium may be higher based on information
about your income we receive from the Internal Revenue Service. Your premiums will be deducted from any monthly Social
Security, Railroad Retirement, or Office of Personnel Management benefits you receive. If you do not receive any of these
benefits, you will get a letter explaining how to pay your premiums. You will also get a letter if there is any change in the
amount of your premium.
You can also enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D). To learn more about the Medicare prescription drug plans
and when you can enroll visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048). A
Medicare Representative can also tell you about agencies in your area that can help you choose your prescription drug
coverage.
If you have limited income and resources, we encourage you to apply for the Extra Help that is available to assist you with
Medicare prescription drug costs. The Extra Help can pay the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription copayments. To learn more or apply, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit
the nearest Social Security office.
22. Do you want to enroll in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)?

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Yes

No

Select "No" if you are already enrolled under your own Social Security Number.
REMARKS (You may use this space for any explanations. If you need more space, attach a separate
sheet.)

I declare under penalty of perjury that I have examined all the information on this form, and on any accompanying statements or forms,
and it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that anyone who knowingly gives a false or misleading statement
about a material fact in this information, or causes someone else to do so, commits a crime and may be sent to prison, or may face other
penalties, or both.
Date (Month, day, year)

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

Telephone number(s) at which you may
be contacted during the day

Signature (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) (Write in ink)
SIGN
HERE

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FOR
OFFICIAL
USE ONLY

Routing Transit Number

(AREA CODE)
Direct Deposit Payment Address (Financial Institution)
C/S Depositor Account Number
No Account
Direct Deposit Refused

Applicant's Mailing Address (Number and street, Apt No., P.O. Box, or Rural Route) (Enter Residence Address in "Remarks," if different.)
City and State

ZIP Code

County (if any) in which you now live

Witnesses are required ONLY if this application has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses who know
the applicant must sign below, giving their full addresses. Also, print the applicant's name in the Signature block.
1. Signature of Witness

2. Signature of Witness

Address (Number and Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Address (Number and Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

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Collection and Use of Information From Your Application
- Privacy Act Notice/Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
Section 202(h) of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorizes us to collect this information. We will use this
information to help us determine your entitlement to benefits.
Furnishing us this information is voluntary. However, failing to provide us with all or part of the information may prevent
us from making an accurate and timely decision on your claim, and could result in the denial or loss of benefits.
We rarely use the information you supply for any purpose other than for determining eligibility for benefits. However, we
may use the information for the administration of our programs including sharing information:
1. To comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from our records (e.g., to the Government
Accountability Office and Department of Veterans Affairs); and,
2. To facilitate statistical research, audit, or investigative activities necessary to ensure the integrity and
improvement of our programs (e.g., to the Bureau of the Census and to private entities under contract with
us).
A complete list of when we may share your information with others, called routine uses, is available in our Privacy Act
System of Records 60-0089, entitled Claims Folder System. Additional information about this system of records notice
and our programs is available from our Internet website at www.socialsecurity.gov or at your local Social Security office.
We may also use the information you provide in computer matching programs. Matching
programs compare our records with records kept by other Federal, State, or local government
agencies. Information from these matching programs can be used to establish or verify a
person's eligibility for Federally funded or administered benefit programs and for repayment of
payments or delinquent debts under these programs.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as
amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we
display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OMB control number for this collection is
0960-0012. We estimate that it will take 15 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions.
Send only comments relating to our time estimate above to: SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD
21235-6401.

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RECEIPT FOR YOUR CLAIM FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PARENT'S INSURANCE BENEFITS
SSA OFFICE
DATE CLAIM RECEIVED
BEFORE YOU RECEIVE

A NOTICE OF AWARD

TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
TO CALL IF YOU HAVE A
QUESTION OR
SOMETHING TO
REPORT

(AREA CODE)

AFTER YOU RECEIVE A
NOTICE OF AWARD
(AREA CODE)

Your application for Social Security benefits has been received and will be
processed as quickly as possible.

some other change that may affect your claim, you or someone for
you, should report the change. The changes to be reported are listed
below.

You should hear from us within
days after you have given us all
the information we requested. Some claims may take longer if additional
information is needed.

Always give us your claim number when writing or telephoning about
your claim.

In the meantime, if you have a change of address, or if there is

If you have any questions about your claim, we will be glad to help you.

CLAIMANT

SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIM NUMBER

DECEASED'S NAME (If surname differs from name of claimant)
CHANGES TO BE REPORTED AND HOW TO REPORT
FAILURE TO REPORT MAY RESULT IN OVERPAYMENTS THAT MUST BE REPAID, AND IN POSSIBLE MONETARY PENALTIES
u You change your mailing address for checks or residence.
u Change of Marital Status - Marriage, divorce, annulment of
(To avoid delay in receipt of checks you should ALSO file a
marriage. You must report marriage even if you believe
regular change of address notice with your post office.)
that an exception applies.
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Your citizenship or immigration status changes.

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You go outside the U.S.A. for 30 consecutive days or longer.

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Any beneficiary dies or becomes unable to handle benefits.
Work Changes -- On your application you told us you expect
total earnings for
to be $
.
You
$

(are)
(are not) earning wages of more than
a month.

You
(are)
(are not) self-employed rendering
substantial services in a trade or business.

Custody Change - Report if a person for whom you are
filing, or who is in your care dies, leaves your care or
custody, or changes address.

WORK AND EARNINGS
For those under full retirement age, the law requires that a report
of earnings be filed with SSA within 3 months and 15 days after
the end of any taxable year in which you earn more than the
annual exempt amount. You may contact SSA to file a report.
Otherwise, SSA will use the earnings reported by your employer
(s) and your self-employment tax return (if applicable) as the
report of earnings required by law and adjust benefits under the
earnings test. It is your responsibility to ensure that the
information you give concerning your earnings is correct. You
must furnish additional information as needed when your benefit
adjustment is not correct based on the earnings on your record.

(Report AT ONCE if this work pattern changes.)
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You are confined to jail, prison, penal institution or
correctional facility for conviction of a crime or you are
confined to a public institution by court order in
connection with a crime.

HOW TO REPORT
You can make your reports by telephone, mail, or in person,
whichever you prefer.
If you are awarded benefits, and one or more of the above
change(s) occur, you should report by:

You have an unsatisfied warrant for your arrest for a
crime or attempted crime that is a felony (or, in
jurisdictions that do not define crimes as felonies, a
crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term
exceeding 1 year.)

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You have an unsatisfied warrant for a violation of
probation or parole under Federal or State law.

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Calling us TOLL FREE at 1-800-772-1213;
If you are deaf or hearing impaired, calling us TOLL FREE at
TTY 1-800-325-0778; or
Calling, visiting or writing your local social security office at
the phone number and address shown on your claim receipt.

For general information about Social Security, visit our web site at
www.socialsecurity.gov.
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