Can a child receive social security benefits if on parent dies?

Answer 1

According to the Social Security Administration to qualify for benefits, you earn "credits" through your work - up to four each year. When someone dies, their survivors may qualify for benefits if you have to earned enough credits, young people need fewer credits to be eligible. The law governing benefit amounts may change. For more information you need to visit socialsecurity.gov. You can also visit govbenefits.gov because you may also qualify for government benefits outside of social security

Answer 2

There is a child benefit check until the child reaches age 18.

Answer 3

yes you will need to file with the social security office, complete necessary paperwork and submit a copy of the death certificate and your birth certificate proving that was your parent