An application for the Social Security lump-sum death payment must be filed within 2 years after the insured worker's death.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 2 years after the number holder's death. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

A request for reconsideration of a Social Security decision must be submitted within 60 days of receiving the decision.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 60 days of receiving the decision. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

A Social Security beneficiary living outside the United States who is sent form SSA-7162 must complete and return it to the Wilkes-Barre address within 60 days of receiving it.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 60 days from the day you receive the questionnaire. SSA may stop sending checks: "If you do not return it promptly, we may stop sending checks to you."

Only one IRA-to-IRA rollover may be made in any 12-month period, regardless of how many IRAs the person holds.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

The source does not state what starts the clock. One rollover per rolling 12-month period. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

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United States pension deadlines for people who left

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United StatesApplication window

What starts the clock: The source does not state what starts the clock
How long: Within 2 years after the number holder's death
What is lost: the source does not state what happens if this is missed

the page states only that SSA "will extend the time for filing a LSDP application in certain situations"

Official source, secure.ssa.govChecked 1 September 2026

United StatesAppeal window

What starts the clock: The source does not state what starts the clock
How long: Within 60 days of receiving the decision
What is lost: the source does not state what happens if this is missed

Official source, ssa.govChecked 1 September 2026

United StatesProof of life

What starts the clock: The source does not state what starts the clock
How long: Within 60 days from the day you receive the questionnaire
What is lost: SSA may stop sending checks: "If you do not return it promptly, we may stop sending checks to you."

Official source, ssa.govChecked 1 September 2026

United StatesOther

What starts the clock: The source does not state what starts the clock
How long: One rollover per rolling 12-month period
What is lost: the source does not state what happens if this is missed

Official source, irs.govChecked 1 September 2026

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