To report the death of a person with Medicare:

1. Make sure you have the person’s Social Security Number.
2. Call Social Security at. 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)

Who do I need to contact when someone dies?

Call 111 immediately and ask for advice. A coroner is a doctor or lawyer responsible for investigating unexpected deaths. They may call for a post-mortem or inquest to find out the cause of death. This may take some time, so the funeral may need to be delayed.

How do I notify Social Security of a deceased spouse?

If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday. You can also visit your local Social Security office.

Who notifies Medicare of a death?

The Social Security office
The Social Security office automatically notifies Medicare of the death. If the deceased was receiving Social Security payments, the payment for the month of the death must be returned to Social Security. Contact the deceased’s bank to return the full month’s payment as soon as possible.

What happens if the spouse of a Medicaid recipient dies?

For instance, in some states, such as Florida, if the Medicaid recipient passes away, leaving a surviving spouse, the state will try to recover long-term care costs after the surviving spouse dies.

What happens when a Medi Cal recipient dies?

After the Medi-Cal recipient dies, the state will send the heirs or survivors an “estate recovery claim” asking for payment for the amount of Medi-Cal benefits paid on behalf of the deceased individual. The state does not put a lien on the home and the state does not take away your home.

Is there an exception to estate recovery for Medicaid recipients?

Other states, such as California and Texas, prohibit estate recovery following the death of a surviving spouse preceded in death by a Medicaid recipient. The only exception is if the surviving spouse was also a Medicaid recipient.

When does Medicaid take away your life insurance?

With this being another commonly asked question – yes, Medicaid can take away life insurance proceeds after you pass away. This is if you are 55 years old or older, which then allows the Medicaid program to go ahead and take money from your proceeds and pay back the program for any benefits that you may have received during your lifetime.