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June 24, 2020
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Do I Have To Wait Until I'm Age 60 To Collect Survivor Benefits?
Hello Larry,
My wife passed in April 2016 she was 53. I am 59 now. Do I have to wait until I am 60 to collect Survivor benefits ?
Thank you
Hi,
I'm sorry for your loss.
The only way that you could qualify for widower benefits prior to age 60 if a) you're disabled or b) you have a child in your care who is either under age 16 or disabled, and the child is eligible for benefits on your wife's record.
Best, Jerry