Social Security and benefits
What about their Medicare?
Short answer
Medicare ends at death. Notify Medicare at 1-800-633-4227. If you are a surviving spouse, your own Medicare eligibility is separate and unaffected.
What this usually means
Medicare ends at death. Notify Medicare at 1-800-633-4227. If you are a surviving spouse, your own Medicare eligibility is separate and unaffected.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.