What about social security after death?

Legal analysis: if an individual who participates in the basic old-age insurance dies due to illness or non-work, his survivors can receive funeral subsidies and pensions. If the insured dies during the insurance payment period, the accumulated amount in his personal account shall be paid to his legal heir or designated beneficiary in one lump sum; If the insured dies while receiving the pension, the remaining amount accumulated in his personal account shall be paid to his legal heir or designated beneficiary in one lump sum. The account balance in the medical insurance card of the deceased insured can be inherited by the heir according to law.

Legal basis: Article 17 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), if an individual who participates in the basic old-age insurance dies due to illness or non-work, his survivors can receive funeral subsidies and pensions; Persons who have completely lost their ability to work due to illness or non-work-related disability before reaching the statutory retirement age can receive disability allowance. The required funds are paid from the basic old-age insurance fund.