Full question: I am a widow, my husband was on disability when he died (at ager 55 years old). What am I eligible to do at age 62- may I collect mine and not collect survivor benefits til 70? Hi there, At age 60 you are eligible for survivor benefits and at age 62 you…

Full question: I’ve been a widow for almost 10 years. I retired 2 years ago and receive a monthly pension. I’ve been denied for benefits for a widow. I have to pay my Medicare. Why do I not qualify for widow benefits? Hi there, My guess is that your monthly pension is the type subject…

Full question: Can I receive survivor benefits since my wife died June 27, now they’re telling me we will no longer receive her benefits, only a $250 burial fee Hello, There are two reasons that you may not be entitled to a survivor benefit based on your wife’s earnings. First, if your own retirement benefit…

Full question: Social Security said I’m not eligible for my deceased husbands benefit because I receive a pension from a government agency. We were married 53 years, and I am 71 and receive my own social security as well as the pension. Do I have grounds to appeal their decision? Hi there, There are two…

Hi there, I am assuming you are asking about switching from a survivor benefit (based on your deceased spouse’s earnings record), not a spousal benefit (based on your living spouse’s earnings record.) If your own retirement benefit is a greater amount than the survivor amount, you should contact your local SSA office to make this…

Hi there, Yes, you may be entitled to collect survivor benefits based on your deceased husband’s earnings record and still work. You must have been married at least 9 months and be at least 60 to collect survivor benefits and 62 to collect retirement benefits. If you are working, collecting benefits, and younger than your…