Social Security Survivors Benefits for Spouses and Children
Social Security Survivors Benefits for Spouses and Children
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Social Security Survivors Benefits After the Death of a Disabled Worker
After a disabled individual dies, their spouse and dependents may get Social Security survivors benefits.
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When Can Widows Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
If your deceased spouse was getting Social Security disability benefits, you might be eligible for widow’s (or widower’s) benefits—depending on your age and other factors.
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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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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.
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Will Working Decrease My Spousal Survivors 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.
