eligibility for lump-sum death payments

eligibility for lump-sum death payments Requirement That Surviving Spouse Be a Member of Deceased’s Household Sec. 305. (a) The first sentence of section 202 (i) of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting “in the same household” after “living”. Provisions Relating to Widows and Widowers (b) Section 216 (h) of such Act is amended by striking out paragraph (3). Effective Date (c) The amendments made by this section shall apply in the case of lump-sum death payments under such section 202 (i) on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of any individual who dies after the month in which this Act is enacted.