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Survivor benefits for widow(er) who remarries before age 50

Survivor benefits for widow(er) who remarries before age 50

April 13, 2010 by admin

Generally, you cannot get widow’s or widower's benefits if you remarry before age 60.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_fa...

It's possible you may qualify for benefits based on the work record of your divorced spouse if you :

  • were married to the former spouse for at least 10 years;
  • are at least age 62 years old;
  • are unmarried;
  • are not entitled to a higher Social Security benefit on his or her own record.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_fa...

Please check with SSA if you have questions about your specific case.

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