Lump-Sum Death Payment
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The Lump-Sum Death Payment is a one-time Social Security benefit paid to eligible survivors of a deceased worker who was insured under the U.S. Social Security system.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Lump-Sum Death Payment canonical | 1 |
| SSA-8 (Application for Lump-Sum Death Payment) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5769424 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lump-Sum Death Payment Context triple: [Title II of the Social Security Act, establishesProgram, Lump-Sum Death Payment]
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lump-Sum Death Payment Target entity description: The Lump-Sum Death Payment is a one-time Social Security benefit paid to eligible survivors of a deceased worker who was insured under the U.S. Social Security system.
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A.
Liquidation
"Liquidation" is a novel by Nobel Prize–winning Hungarian author Imre Kertész that explores the psychological and moral aftermath of the Holocaust in post-communist Hungary.
-
B.
Dead for a Dollar
Dead for a Dollar is a 2022 American Western film directed by Walter Hill that follows a bounty hunter on a perilous mission in Mexico, featuring Rachel Brosnahan in a prominent role.
-
C.
Death Certificate
Death Certificate is a politically charged 1991 hip-hop album by Ice Cube that is acclaimed for its raw social commentary and controversial themes.
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D.
Funeral
"Funeral" is the critically acclaimed 2004 debut studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, known for its emotional intensity and orchestral, anthemic sound.
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E.
Funeral
"Funeral" is a 2020 studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne that showcases his rapid-fire lyricism over a diverse range of modern trap and melodic production.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Social Security benefit
ⓘ
survivor benefit ⓘ |
| abbreviation | LSDP ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Social Security Administration ⓘ |
| administrativeProcess | eligibility determination by Social Security Administration claims representatives ⓘ |
| amount | 255 U.S. dollars ⓘ |
| amountType | fixed statutory amount ⓘ |
| applicationForm |
SSA-8 (Application for Lump-Sum Death Payment)
ⓘ
linked to:
Lump-Sum Death Payment
|
| applicationRequirement | usually requires filing an application with the Social Security Administration ⓘ |
| appliesTo | deaths of workers who were fully or currently insured under Social Security ⓘ |
| beneficiaryPriority | surviving spouse has priority over children if eligibility is met ⓘ |
| beneficiaryType |
surviving child
ⓘ
surviving spouse ⓘ |
| benefitScope | intended as a modest contribution toward funeral or final expenses ⓘ |
| childEligibilityCondition | eligible child must be entitled to a monthly Social Security benefit on the deceased worker’s record ⓘ |
| coordinationWithBenefits | may be paid in addition to monthly survivors benefits ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| coveredPopulation | workers who paid Social Security payroll taxes and their eligible survivors ⓘ |
| eligibilityAgeForChild | generally under age 18 or meeting student or disability criteria ⓘ |
| eligibilityRequirement |
a surviving spouse or child must meet specific entitlement conditions
ⓘ
decedent must be insured under the U.S. Social Security system ⓘ |
| exclusionCondition |
not payable if no eligible surviving spouse or child exists
ⓘ
not payable if the worker was not insured under Social Security at death ⓘ |
| fundingSource | Social Security Trust Funds ⓘ |
| governingAgencyJurisdiction | U.S. federal law ⓘ |
| governingAgencyType | federal government agency ⓘ |
| historicalNote | amount of 255 U.S. dollars has remained unchanged for many years ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Title II of the Social Security Act ⓘ |
| paymentMethod | direct deposit or check to eligible survivor ⓘ |
| paymentType | one-time payment ⓘ |
| programCategory | public survivor benefit program ⓘ |
| programType | federal social insurance program component ⓘ |
| purpose | provide limited financial assistance to survivors of a deceased insured worker ⓘ |
| relatedProgram |
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance
ⓘ
linked to:
Social Security
Social Security survivors insurance ⓘ
linked to:
Social Security
|
| spouseEligibilityCondition | surviving spouse must have been living in the same household as the worker at the time of death or meet other entitlement rules ⓘ |
| statutoryTerm | lump-sum death payment ⓘ |
| taxStatus | generally not taxable as income to the recipient ⓘ |
| timeLimit |
application generally must be filed within a limited period after the worker’s death
ⓘ
commonly within two years of the worker’s death for most survivors ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Lump-Sum Death Payment Description of subject: The Lump-Sum Death Payment is a one-time Social Security benefit paid to eligible survivors of a deceased worker who was insured under the U.S. Social Security system.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Lump-Sum Death Payment