char, welcome to the neighborhood.

Here is a link that may be helpful. It's for widows and it's from the social security site. I don't know if it will help, but it might be a start. Sometimes I think it's better to start online and then make phone calls.

http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm

If you are new to the internet. All you need to do is click on the http link above and it will take you to the site.
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