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If My Husband Gets A Survivor Pension Based On My Post Office Work Will It Reduced His Social Security?

I am a retired CSRS postal employee. My husband's survivor benefit from me is $1,896 monthly. Will this reduce his Social Security payment, which will be based on his work earnings, not mine. Thank you for your help.



Hi,

No. If your husband receives a survivor pension from the CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System) it would have no effect on his Social Security benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted:
February 7, 2020