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My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

The short answer is no. But here’s a more detailed look at what Social Security benefits you are entitled to after your spouse dies. How a spouse’s death impacts retirement benefits The main types of ...

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, am I entitled to his benefits?

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...
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What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies? Every Retired Couple Needs to Know.

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

Life and death: Why widows can’t file for benefits online

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

Wyden's bill aims to protect Social Security data, ending false death declarations

A bipartisan bill led by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden passed the senate, that will save Americans’ taxpayer dollars by ending ...

'What Happens If He Passes?' Wife Of SSDI Recipient With Two Children Worries About Family's Future

If approved, children of a deceased SSDI recipient can receive up to 75% of their parent's basic Social Security benefit.
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U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Wyden Bill to Halt Payments to Deceased and Fortify Social Security Data Protections

The U.S. Senate passes a bill to stop payments to deceased individuals, save taxpayer money, and protect Social Security data ...