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What Age Would I Have To Be To Collect Any Of My Husband's Benefits If Something Happens To Him?

I'm 42 years old & still work of course & my husband is 68 years old & retired. At these ages would I qualify for Survivor benefits if something happened to him & if not what age would I need to be to collect any of his benefits?



Hi,

Unless you have a qualifying child in your care, the earliest that you could be eligible for survivor benefits is age 60, or age 50 if you're disabled (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0401.html).

Best, Jerry

Posted:
April 21, 2020