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Would I Lose My Widow's Benefits If I Remarry?

I am currently receiving widows benefits through Social Security. Would I loose that benefit if I were to remarry at any point in the future? I am currently 61 yrs old



Hi,

No, remarriages at age 60 or later have no effect of a person's eligibility for widow(er)s or divorced survivor benefits (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0406.html).

Best, Jerry

Posted:
May 15, 2018