Social security benefits question

[benelli-banger]

My mom’s last pmt was received on 12/3/25; she died 12/28/25; I received a letter today demanding full repayment of her last pmt…again, made on 12/3/25. I’ve done some research and have gotten conflicting answers…some info suggests her benefits pmt received on 12/3/25 was for November, and she’s entitled to keep it…makes sense to me. Other info suggests we need to refund what was received on 12/3/25, as she died during that month. Any experience with this? I’m on hold with SSA, and I’ll follow up with local office as well. Thx in advance.

 

[westksbowhunter]

I thought the payment you received was for the previous month, meaning payments are a month behind. Maybe a scam or something but I would pay them squat back. I am going to be drawing my social security next year.

 

[benelli-banger]

I thought the payment you received was for the previous month, meaning payments are a month behind. Maybe a scam or something but I would pay them squat back. I am going to be drawing my social security next year.

That’s what my research indicates as well…I’m on hold with SSA, will post what I learn from my call and an in-person appt…thanks for your info!

 

[dustin mudd]

Id recommend contacting them again, tell them she had opened a child care facility right before she passed , you desperately needed the continued support for the kiddos!