Ask Rusty – Why Can’t I Get A Lump Sum Death Benefit For My Wife?

June 5, 2026 | Presenting: Russell Gloor - AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor

“In this podcast, a widower asks Rusty why he wasn’t able to get a Social Security death benefit from his deceased wife. Rusty explains that the death benefit for survivors is only paid by Social Security in very specific circumstances, and can only be paid to certain dependents individuals.”

This recording presents the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. To request additional information, contact our Advisory Staff at 888-750-2622, or email us at SSAdvisor@AmacFoundation.org.