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Can A Widower Get Survivor Benefits And His Own Full Benefit?

Can a widower at FRA collect on his wife's survivor benefit and also get his full benefit?

Thank you!



Hi,

No, if a person is entitled to both widower's benefits and benefits on his own record, he can only receive the higher of the 2 benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted:
January 21, 2017