Social Security. If the deceased had paid into Social Security for at least 40 quarters, two types of benefits are possible: Death benefit: $255 for burial expenses is available to eligible spouses or dependent children.
Hemet Social Security Office Address : 3095 W DEVONSHIRE AVE HEMET, CA 92545 Social Security Phone (Nat'l): 1-800-772-1213 TTY: 1-800-325-0778 Social Security Office Hours: MON: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM TUES: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM WED: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM THUR: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM FRI: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM SAT & SUN: CLOSED
For further clarification on this issue, inquiries should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, (866) 627-7748, http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.