Here's a list of potential death benefit payments. Be sure to look into all that apply to your situation:
- If your spouse was employed at the time of death , ask his or her employer about any survivors' benefits.
- Your spouse may also be due a paycheck for vacation or sick leave.
- If the employer provided life, health, or accident insurance, you may be entitled to receive payments under these policies.
- If your spouse belonged to a union or professional organization, find out if this organization offers death benefits for members.
- If the death was work-related, you may be entitled to worker's compensation benefits.
- You should contact all past employers, including federal, state, or local governments, to determine whether you are entitled to any payments from a pension plan.
- If your spouse was already retired and was receiving a pension, check with the employer to determine if you will continue to receive a pension payment, and in what amount. You should get professional guidance as to when and how to take any retirement plan distributions due your spouse or you.
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