Utah Contractor Practice Exam

If an employee dies, who receives the employees Social Security benefits?

1. Wife of the deceased

2. Children who are students

3. Minor children

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

When an employee passes away, Social Security benefits may be distributed to various survivors depending on their relationship to the deceased and their eligibility. In this case, all potential beneficiaries listed have the right to receive some form of benefits. Firstly, the wife of the deceased may be eligible for survivor benefits based on her marital status and age. If she is caring for a child under the age of 16 or is disabled, she may also receive benefits. Secondly, children who are students may receive benefits as long as they are between certain ages or meet specific educational criteria set by Social Security. Generally, full-time students who are 18 or 19 years old may qualify. Lastly, minor children, typically those under the age of 18, are also eligible for Social Security survivor benefits. These benefits are meant to provide financial support to the dependents of the deceased employee. Since the benefits can extend to the spouse, minor children, and qualifying students, all the listed categories are correct to receive benefits through Social Security upon the employee's death. Thus, the correct answer encompasses all these groups.