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Would My Social Security Benefit Be Reduced If I Receive A Survivor Pension From My Wife's Pension Plan?
Hello,
My wife has a Conneticuit Teachers retirement pension, if we select a surviving spouse benefit and she passes away before me would I be able to collect my social security benefit $2,250 and her surviving pension of 36K annually. Or would my social security benefit be reduced?
Thank you
Hi,
No, your Social Security would not be reduced if you receive a survivor benefit from your wife's teachers' pension plan. Pension benefits that are based on earnings that were exempt from Social Security taxes can only affect a person's Social Security benefits if the non-covered pension is based on the person's OWN earnings.
Best, Jerry
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February 9, 2020