Am I entitled to survivor benefits if I got remarried, but divorced after 4 years?
Full question: I am a single woman, 62, caring for my disabled adult child who gets SSDI from his deceased father. Am I also entitled to survivor benefits if got remarried but divorced after 4 years? Hi there, If you were married for ten or more years to your disabled adult child’s father, you are…
Read MoreIf I apply to switch from survivor benefits to my own benefits, how long will it take to go into effect?
Hi there, You can make the decision of when you want to switch from survivor benefits to your own retirement benefits. You should file for those about three months prior to the date you want them to start to allow time for SSA to process the change. The first check in the new amount will…
Read MoreDoes my husband need to be at FRA in order for me to switch to spousal benefits?
Full question: I am 63 and am wanting to collect my benefits. Can I switch to my husband’s benefits when he retires? Do he have to be at FRA for me to do this? Hi there, When you file, you will be required to be filing for both benefits you are eligible for at the…
Read MoreWhen can I collect a survivor benefit?
Full question: I’m a 62 year old widower with no dependents. When can I collect my deceased wife’s benefits? She was fully qualified. Hello, Survivor benefits may be collected as early as age 60, but the amount will increase, if delayed, up to your full retirement age, 67. If you are also eligible for your…
Read MoreHow long must one work to be eligible to collect retirement benefits, and Medicare Part A?
Full question: Farmer housewife never paid into SS…needs to get a job and pay into SS,,(how long ,how many years, or make how much money) to be eligible to collect SS retirement, and more importantly receive part A medicare? Hi there, She would need to work and pay FICA payroll taxes on earnings for a…
Read MoreAre there any changes to survivor benefit rules in 2024?
Full question: Has there been any changes to the surviving spouse benefits in 2024. I started drawing my deceased ex-spouse benefits when I reached SS retirement age of 65 or 65 1/2 (don’t recall exact age). I kept working because at the time I was told I could switch to my personal benefits at age…
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