CSUSB Alert: Power has been restored to the San Bernardino campus; normal operations will resume Friday, July 26th.

Power to the San Bernardino campus has been restored as of 9:55 a.m. Normal campus operations will resume Friday, July 26th. Essential staff with questions on whether to report should contact their appropriate administrator. Facilities Management will be working to check all building systems including HVAC, elevators and fire alarms. If power has not been restored in your work area when you return, please report that to Facilities Planning and Management at (909) 537-5175. The Palm Desert Campus remains open and operational.

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Social Security Survivor Benefits

When an individual who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, certain members of the family may be eligible for survivors' benefits.


If eligible, Social Security Survivor Benefits can be paid to:

  • A widow/widower - full benefits at full retirement age (currently age 65) or reduced benefits as early as age 60.
  • A disabled widow/widower (as early as age 50).
  • A widow/widower at any age, if he or she takes care of the deceased's child who is under age 16 or disabled, and receiving Social Security benefits.
  • Unmarried children under 18 or up to age 19, if they are attending high school full time.
  • Under certain circumstances, benefits can be paid to stepchildren, grandchildren or adopted children.
  • Children at any age who were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled.
  • Dependent parents age 62 or older.
  • For more information, please visit the Social Security Website or contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213.