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What Effect Will My Remarriage Have On My Current Widow's Benefit?

I am a widow receiving my survivor Social Security benefit since the age of 60. I am currently 67 and planning to remarry. What effect will this have on my current benefit?

Hi. Your new marriage won't have any effect on your benefits. Remarriages that occur after a person reaches age 60 do not prevent them from qualifying for benefits on a previous deceased spouse's account (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0406.html).

Best, Jerry

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Feb 2 2022 - 4:52pm
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