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How Will My Civil Service Survivor Pension Affect My Social Security Benefits?

My husband did not pay into social security, as his widow I have been receiving his pension (Civil Servant) now I am eligible to apply for social security benefits based on my life employment.

How does receiving his pension affect my social security benefits?

Hi,

It won't. Receipt of a civil service survivor pension has no effect on any type of Social Security benefits.

Best, Jerry

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Jul 25 2017 - 7:13am
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