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Widow's Benefits

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.

Posted: 
Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 14:49

Should I Receive 100% Of What My Husband Would Have Received, Or Only His Age 66 Amount?

My husband just passed away at 681/2. He was working up until September 2020. He had suspended his SS and was planning to take it at 70. I just called SS to switch to his SS and drop my own. I'm 67. The person I talked to told me I would only be able to draw what he would have received at full retirement age. We were told the advantage of waiting until 70 would benefit us both. So my question is do I receive 100% of what he would have received or is it reduced to his amount at 66?? Thank you.

Hi,

I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted: 
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 14:27

Is It True That My Sister-In-Law Can't Get Widow's Benefits If She Has Too Much Income?

My brother passed on 5/2/20 of colo-rectal cancer and possibly covid-19. He was receiving SS disability. His widow contacted SS re widow's benefits and was advised she made too much income. Is this true? She is under 60 and employed.

Hi,

I'm sorry for your loss.

First of all, a person can't qualify for widow's benefits prior to age 60 unless they're disabled or if they have a child in their care who qualifies for benefits on the deceased worker's record and who is either under age 16 or disabled.

Posted: 
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 15:30
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