Statistics show that the total number of nurses working in the healthcare field in the United States has decreased from 2,669,603 in the year 2000 to 2,262,020 in year 2001(World Health Organization, 2006). This shortage can be defined by either a need based approach or a ratio technique.
Consequently, in most cases the estates of decedents must pay back the Social Security Administration (SSA) for the last payment received. Following the death of a Social Security recipient, the SSA will pay a lump-sum death benefit of $255 to: A spouse who was living with the deceased person at the time of death; or.
There is no pension benefit paid to anyone after your death. Depends on your age at Retirement Date and age when you plan to receive SSA benefits. Lump Sum. You get a one-time payment only. Lump Sum Option is only available if the actuarial value of your total Retirement Benefit is $5,000 or less.