Feb
17
2011
By Guest (not verified)
My wife passed away and she was collecting SSI from my benefits because she didn't have enough credits to collect on her own. Do I get that portion back now that she has passed or do I just lose it?
Increase in retirement benefit if spouse dies
I assume you're describing Social Security retirement benefits, rather than SSI. SSI is a means-based system separate from Social Security retirement.
For Social Security retirement benefits, your benefit will not increase based on the information you provided.