Jul
19
2010
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I am currently drawing a very small SS benefit. Current spouse is not eligible for SS. Can I draw on deceased spouse's benefit?
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I am currently drawing a very small SS benefit. Current spouse is not eligible for SS. Can I draw on deceased spouse's benefit?
Not affiliated with the US Social Security Administration
Remarriage and survivor benefits based on former spouse's record
This depends on your circumstances (age of remarriage and disability status).
In general, you cannot receive survivors benefits if you remarry before the age of 60 unless the latter marriage ends, whether by death, divorce, or annulment.
If you remarry after age 60 (50 if disabled), you can still collect benefits on your former spouse's record. When you reach age 62 or older, you may get retirement benefits on the record of your new spouse if they are higher.
http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm