APPLICATION FOR PARENT'S INSURANCE BENEFITS* - SSA-7-F6

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Form SSA-7-F6 (05-2025) UF
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OMB No. 0960-0012

APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS*
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.

(Do not write in this space)

*This may serve as an application for survivor 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.ssa.gov.
1. (a) PRINT name of deceased wage earner
or self-employed person (herein
referred to as the "Deceased.")

FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

(b) Enter Deceased's Social Security number.
2. (a) PRINT your name.

FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME

(b) Enter your Social Security Number.
(c) Enter your name at birth if different from item 2(a).
3. Select your relationship to the deceased.
Natural Parent

Adoptive Parent
Date of adoption

4. (a) 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?
(b) Have you filed proof of this support with the
Social Security Administration?

Step Parent
Date of marriage to Deceased's parent
Yes
(If "Yes,"
answer (b).)

No
(If "No," go
on to item 5.)

Yes

No

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

No

PART 1 - INFORMATION ABOUT THE DECEASED
5.
6.

Enter date of birth of Deceased.

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

(a) Enter date of death.

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

(b) Enter place of death.

CITY AND STATE

Answer Item 7 ONLY if the Deceased Died Within the Past 4 Months.
7.
(a) Was the Deceased unable to work because
of a disabling condition at the time of death?
(b) Enter date disability began.

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

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

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Answer Item 9 ONLY If Death Occurred Within the Last 2 Years.
8. (a) How much did the Deceased earn from
employment and self-employment during the year
of death?
(b) How much did the Deceased earn the
year before death?

AMOUNT $

Unknown

AMOUNT $

Unknown

9. (a) Did the Deceased have wages or selfemployment income covered under Social
Security in all years from 1978 through last
year?
(b) List the years from 1978 through last year in which
the Deceased did not have wages or selfemployment income covered under Social Security.

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

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

10. 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 2 - INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF
11. (a) Enter date of birth.

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

(b) Enter name of State or Foreign country where you
were born.
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.
12. (a) Are you an U.S. citizen?
(b) Are you an alien lawfully present in the U.S.?
If yes, when were you lawfully admitted to the U.S.?

Yes

No

Yes

No

MONTH, DAY, YEAR

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

Yes

No

(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:
Clergyman or public official

Spouse's date of birth (or age) If spouse deceased, give date of death

Other (Explain in "Remarks")
Spouse's Social Security Number (If "None" or "Unknown," so indicate)
14. Did you, your spouse, or the Deceased work in the
railroad industry for 5 years or more?
15. (a) Do you have social security credits (for example,
based on work or residence) under another
country's social security system?

Yes

No

Yes

No

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

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

Yes

No

(b) List the country(ies).
(c) Are you filing for foreign Social Security benefits?

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Answer Item 16 ONLY if the Deceased Died Before This Year.
16. (a) How much were your total earnings last year?

$

(b) 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 selfemployment. 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".

NONE

*Enter the appropriate monthly limit after reading the instructions, "How Your Earnings
Affect Your Benefits".
17. (a) How much do you expect your total earnings to be this year?

ALL

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

Jun.

Jul.

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

$

(b) Place an "X" in each block for EACH MONTH of last 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".

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

Jun.

Jul.

Aug.

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

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

NONE

ALL

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).
18. (a) How much do you expect to earn next year?
$
(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".

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

Jun.

Jul.

Aug.

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

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

19. If you use a fiscal year, that is, a taxable year that does not end December 31 (with

NONE

ALL

MONTH

income tax return due April 15) enter here the month your fiscal year ends.
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

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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.
Late Enrollment Penalty
If you do not sign up for Part B when you are first eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have
Part B. Your monthly premium for Part B may go up 10% for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B, but did not
sign up for it. Also, you may have to wait until the General Enrollment Period (January 1 to March 31) to enroll in Part B, and
coverage will start July 1 of that year.
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.ssa.gov, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit the nearest
Social Security office.
20. Do you want to enroll in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)?
Yes

Select "No" if you are already enrolled under your own Social
Security Number.

No

REMARKS (You may use this space for any explanations. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet.)
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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 subject to
fine or imprisonment, or both.

Date (Month, day, year)

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
Signature (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) (Write in ink)
SIGN
HERE
FOR
OFFICIAL
USE ONLY

Routing Transit Number

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

(AREA CODE)
Direct Deposit Payment Address (Financial Institution)
No Account
C/S Depositor Account Number
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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Privacy Act Statement
Collection and Use of Personal Information
Sections 202, 205, 223, 226, and 806 of the Act, as amended, allow us to collect this information. Furnishing us this
information is voluntary. However, failing to provide all or part of the information may prevent us from making an
accurate and timely decision on your entitlement to benefit payments as a surviving parent of a deceased worker.
We will use the information to determine eligibility for Social Security benefits and the amount of the benefits. We may
also share your information for the following purposes, called routine uses:
• To Federal, State, or local agencies (or agents on their behalf) for the purpose of validating Social Security
numbers used in administering cash or non-cash income maintenance programs or health maintenance
programs (including programs under the Social Security Act); and
• To specified business and other community members and Federal, State and local agencies for verification
of eligibility for benefits under section 1631(e) of the Social Security Act.
In addition, we may share this information in accordance with the Privacy Act and other Federal laws. For example,
where authorized, we may use and disclose this information in computer matching programs, in which our records are
compared with other records to establish or verify a person's eligibility for Federal benefit programs and for repayment
of incorrect or delinquent debts under these programs.
A list of additional routine uses is available in our Privacy Act System of Records Notices (SORN) 60-0059, entitled
Earnings Recording and Self-Employment Income System, as published in the Federal Register (FR) on January 11,
2006, at 71 FR 1819; 60-0089, entitled Claims Folders System, as published in the FR on October 31, 2019, at 84 FR
58422; 60-0090, entitled Master Beneficiary Record, as published in the FR on January 11, 2006, at 71 FR 1826; and
60-0321, entitled Medicare Database (MDB) File, as published in FR on July 25, 2006, at 71 FR 42159. Additional
information and a full listing of all our SORNs, is available on our website at www.ssa.gov/privacy.

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. We estimate that it will take about 15
minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. Send only comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to:
SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401.

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RECEIPT FOR YOUR CLAIM FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PARENT'S INSURANCE BENEFITS
BEFORE YOU RECEIVE A
SSA OFFICE
DATE CLAIM RECEIVED
NOTICE OF AWARD
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
TO CALL IF YOU HAVE AREA CODE
AFTER YOU RECEIVE A
A QUESTION OR
SOMETHING TO REPORT NOTICE OF AWARD
AREA CODE
Your application for Social Security benefits has been
received and will be processed as quickly as possible.
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.
In the meantime, if you have a change of address,
CLAIMANT

or if there is 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.
Always give us your claim number when writing or telephoning
about your claim.
If you have any questions about your claim, we will be glad to
help you.
BENEFICIARY NOTICE CONTROL (BNC) 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
• Custody Change - Report if a person for whom you are
• You change your mailing address for checks or residence.
filing, or who is in your care dies, leaves your care or
(To avoid delay in receipt of checks you should ALSO file a
custody, or changes address.
regular change of address notice with your post office.)
• Your citizenship or immigration status changes.
• You go outside the U.S.A. for 30 consecutive days or longer.
• 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)
a month.

(are not) earning wages of more than $

You
(are)
(are not) self-employed rendering
substantial services in a trade or business.
(Report AT ONCE if this work pattern changes.)
• You are confined to jail, prison, penal institution or
correctional facility for more than 30 continuous days for a
conviction of a crime or you are confined for more than 30
continuous days to a public institution by court order in
connection with a crime.
• You have an unsatisfied felony or arrest warrant for
more than 30 continuous days for flight to avoid prosecution
or confinement, escape from custody or flight escape.
• Change of Marital Status - Marriage, divorce, annulment of
marriage. You must report marriage even if you believe that
an exception applies.

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.
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:
• 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.ssa.gov.