Provision of information to widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses

(a) In general Not later than January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall publish a booklet containing information related to benefits available under title II of the Social Security Act to widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, including information on— (1) how old-age insurance benefits and survivors insurance benefits interact with each other; (2) how to claim benefits, and how the timing of claiming benefits can impact benefit amounts; (3) the lump sum death benefit; and (4) how to contact the Social Security Administration for additional information. (b) Provision of booklet to widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses In the case of any individual who dies on or after January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall, not later than 30 days after the Social Security Administration is informed of the death of such individual, mail a copy of the booklet described in subsection (a) to each widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse of the individual who is known to the Social Security Administration (based on the records of the Social Security Administration).