Articles
Articles
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Social Security Survivors Benefits After the Death of a Disabled Worker
If a disabled individual dies, his or her spouse and dependents may get Social Security survivors benefits.
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Social Security Survivor Benefits for Divorced Spouses
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides surviving ex-spouses with almost the same benefits as widows.
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Handling a Disability Claim or Appeal After an Applicant's Death
Learn about continuing a Social Security Disability claim -- or starting one -- on behalf of someone who has passed away.
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Becoming Eligible for Social Security Benefits by Being Currently Insured
Some survivors benefits are available to the dependents of those who died without being fully insured by Social Security.
Questions on Survivors Benefits
Questions on Survivors Benefits
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Will working decrease my spousal survivor benefit?
Working before retirement age may lower your SSDI-based widow's benefits.
Resources
Resources
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Nolo's book covers survivors benefits, disability benefits, and spousal retirement benefits, and how the three are intertwined.
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability includes information about Social Security benefits for the dependents and survivors of persons with disabilities.