Number: RS22294
Title: Social Security Survivors Benefits
Authors: Kathleen Romig and Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report describes how a person becomes covered by Survivors Insurance. It outlines the types and amounts of benefits available to survivors, eligibility for those benefits, and the benefit application process. It provides statistics on survivor beneficiaries and a legislative history of Survivors Insurance, including legislative activity in the 110th Congress. Current bills that would affect survivors benefits include H.R. 340, H.R. 341, H.R. 1159, H.R. 1160, and H.R. 1162.
Pages: 6
Date: January 8, 2008