If Yes is the answer to the disability question, explore DWB and deemed DWB for Health Insurance (HI) purposes. In addition, follow procedure in GN 00205.035 and see RS 00207.020 for deemed DWB for HI purposes.

We collect marital history per GN 00205.070 to determine eligibility to benefits. The claimant must establish if they are currently married. If they had intervening marriages since the death of the NH, obtain proof of termination and consider possible entitlement on each Social Security number (SSN). For developing proof of termination, see GN 00305.140.

If a deemed spouse files the application or the application is for the Lump Sum Death payment (LSDP), use the answer to determine if proof of LISH is required.

The child in care question is necessary to establish Mother's or Father's benefits.

Do not list children who are students over age 16.

If a child is not living with the claimant, get an SSA-781 (Certificate of Responsibility for Welfare and Care of Child not in Claimant's Custody) and an SSA-788 (Statement of Care and Responsibility for Beneficiary) from the person with whom the child resides.

GN 00205.145A.1. for information on name at birth.