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Would There Be Any Offset Of My Social Security If I Get My Husband's Pension?

My husband has a federal employee pension and no social security. I have a teachers pension. If he dies before me is there any offset from his pension and my SS.

Hi,

No. If you receive a civil service survivor pension based on your husband's federal employment it will not affect your Social Security benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Dec 14 2018 - 7:32am
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