2024年9月12日 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her surviving spouse is eligible for survivor benefits. About 3.8 million widows and widowers, including some who were …

2022年8月19日 · Widows and widowers are entitled to 100 percent of their late spouse’s Social Security benefit if they claim survivor benefits at their own full retirement age. FRA for survivor …

2018年10月10日 · Depending on your age upon claiming, spousal benefits can range from 32.5 percent to 50 percent of your spouse's primary insurance amount — the retirement benefit to …

2024年12月30日 · Otherwise, you will need to apply for survivor benefits by phone at 800-772-1213 or in person at your local Social Security office. If you opt to apply at an office, call ahead …

2018年10月10日 · Say a wage earner born in 1957 dies in 2025, just after turning 68, without having claimed Social Security. Their full retirement age was 66 and 6 months, so their …

2018年10月10日 · If your late ex-spouse took reduced benefits by filing for Social Security early, you may qualify for the highest possible share of those benefits — that is, the highest possible …

2018年10月10日 · Widows and widowers can collect survivor benefits when they reach age 60 (50 if they are disabled), or at any age if they are caring for a child of the late spouse who is …

2018年10月10日 · If the spouse or child was already receiving family benefits on the deceased’s record, the death benefit will typically be paid to them automatically once the death is reported …

2018年10月10日 · Eligible spouses and ex-spouses who have reached their full retirement age (FRA) can receive up to 100 percent of the late beneficiary's monthly Social Security payment. …

2018年10月10日 · The rules are different for survivor benefits. A widow or widower whose spouse waited until 70 to file for Social Security is entitled to the full amount the deceased was getting …