Mod 7 FSE 215 - Social security and
benefits Test Questions All Solved
Correct 2025-2026.
What is "Social security"? When did it begin in the United States? For whom is it intended to
benefit? - Answer Social security is a program to provide monetary benefits to workers and
their dependents. It began in 1935 under FDR's term as president with the new deal program
and was a federal/state unemployment plus federal benefit for old aged retirement insurance.
With amendments in 1939 and 1950, 1959 for workers 50 years plus who then became
permanently disabled, the aged, children on welfare service, public health servers and rehab
people. It was not intended to provide complete retirement benefits as many people think.
What are the available benefits (in life and in death)? - Answer Benefits in life are for
retirement, disability insurance and supplemental income. There is a death benefit of $255.00.
What are the eligibility requirements for one to receive the Lump Sum death benefit? - Answer
A one-time payment of $255 is available to a spouse who was living with the deceased or
children under 18 who may be eligible or a workers parents age 62 plus if they were supported
by the worker. The worker must have worked and paid social security charges for 40 quarters to
be eligible for any benefits.
How much is this benefit? - Answer $255
What is the deadline to receive the lump sum death benefit? - Answer Two years following
death.
What are the forms to complete in order to receive the lump sum death benefit? - Answer
Social Security form SSA-8 plus helpful are:
Statement of death SSA-721, a copy of the social security number, proof of last years wages W2,
and a marriage certificate are all very necessary to speed the process along.
The Department of Veterans affairs provides various benefits for those who qualify. Some are
monetary, some are not monetary. What are these benefits? - Answer Burial Benefits:
Free for a national cemetery.
, US Flag:
Free with form VA 90-2008 no time limit.
Headstone or marker:
Free with form VA 40-1330 no time limit.
A $1500 allowance if death was service connected prior to 9/1/01 or $2000 after that date. A
two year time limit after final disposition.
A $300 expense allowance if entitled to a pension or retirement military pay plus a $300 plot
allowance if death occurred in a VA facility. A two year time limit.
What are the eligibility requirements to receive each benefit? - Answer The deceased has to
be an honorable discharged member of the military.
What is/are the deadline(s) to file to receive each benefit? - Answer 2 years.
What forms must be completed to receive each benefit? - Answer
What are the requirements for interment in a National Cemetery? - Answer
Why does a VA provide a burial flag? - Answer Burial Flags
Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag?
Folded burial flag A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany
the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to
honor the memory of a Veteran's military service to his or her country. VA will furnish a burial
flag for memorialization for an other than dishonorably discharged:
1. Veteran who served during wartime
2. Veteran who died on active duty after May 27, 1941
3. Veteran who served after January 31, 1955
4. Peacetime Veteran who was discharged or released before June 27, 1950 after serving at
benefits Test Questions All Solved
Correct 2025-2026.
What is "Social security"? When did it begin in the United States? For whom is it intended to
benefit? - Answer Social security is a program to provide monetary benefits to workers and
their dependents. It began in 1935 under FDR's term as president with the new deal program
and was a federal/state unemployment plus federal benefit for old aged retirement insurance.
With amendments in 1939 and 1950, 1959 for workers 50 years plus who then became
permanently disabled, the aged, children on welfare service, public health servers and rehab
people. It was not intended to provide complete retirement benefits as many people think.
What are the available benefits (in life and in death)? - Answer Benefits in life are for
retirement, disability insurance and supplemental income. There is a death benefit of $255.00.
What are the eligibility requirements for one to receive the Lump Sum death benefit? - Answer
A one-time payment of $255 is available to a spouse who was living with the deceased or
children under 18 who may be eligible or a workers parents age 62 plus if they were supported
by the worker. The worker must have worked and paid social security charges for 40 quarters to
be eligible for any benefits.
How much is this benefit? - Answer $255
What is the deadline to receive the lump sum death benefit? - Answer Two years following
death.
What are the forms to complete in order to receive the lump sum death benefit? - Answer
Social Security form SSA-8 plus helpful are:
Statement of death SSA-721, a copy of the social security number, proof of last years wages W2,
and a marriage certificate are all very necessary to speed the process along.
The Department of Veterans affairs provides various benefits for those who qualify. Some are
monetary, some are not monetary. What are these benefits? - Answer Burial Benefits:
Free for a national cemetery.
, US Flag:
Free with form VA 90-2008 no time limit.
Headstone or marker:
Free with form VA 40-1330 no time limit.
A $1500 allowance if death was service connected prior to 9/1/01 or $2000 after that date. A
two year time limit after final disposition.
A $300 expense allowance if entitled to a pension or retirement military pay plus a $300 plot
allowance if death occurred in a VA facility. A two year time limit.
What are the eligibility requirements to receive each benefit? - Answer The deceased has to
be an honorable discharged member of the military.
What is/are the deadline(s) to file to receive each benefit? - Answer 2 years.
What forms must be completed to receive each benefit? - Answer
What are the requirements for interment in a National Cemetery? - Answer
Why does a VA provide a burial flag? - Answer Burial Flags
Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag?
Folded burial flag A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany
the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to
honor the memory of a Veteran's military service to his or her country. VA will furnish a burial
flag for memorialization for an other than dishonorably discharged:
1. Veteran who served during wartime
2. Veteran who died on active duty after May 27, 1941
3. Veteran who served after January 31, 1955
4. Peacetime Veteran who was discharged or released before June 27, 1950 after serving at
