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In order to receive the lump sum payment, your survivors must prove that you would have qualified for social security disability in the month of death. Lump Sum Death Payment of social security benefits is available only to particular surviving family members. When making the claim, the family will need to provide information and records about the deceased's social security benefits eligibility and application (if there was one). They will also request evidence of the deceased's disability beginning at 14 months before the date of death. Q: If I am receiving social security benefits and I die, what happens to them? A: When you are receiving social security benefits, and have paid social security taxes, some family members may be eligible to receive survivor's benefits upon your death.