Am I Eligible For My Husband's SS Benefits If I Retire At Age 62?
I recently turned 62. I just heard of my ex dying several years ago and we were separated at the time, he abandoned me. Am I eligible for his SS benefits should I decide to retire early at 62?
We are still legally married
Hi,
You can never actually be paid someone else's benefits, but you may qualify for survivor benefits on your husband's record. Widow's benefits can potentially be paid as early as age 60, or even at age 50 if you're disabled, provided that you meet all of the requirements for those benefits.