1851. What events end benefits?

In addition to the circumstances discussed in the preceding sections that can cause deductions from or suspension of benefit payments, there are events that can end your entitlement to benefits. They are provided in the chart below.

⁽¹⁾ Retirement insurance benefit payable instead.

⁽²⁾ The last month of entitlement is the second month after the month in which the disability ends, or the month before the month in which the individual turns age 65, whichever occurs first.

⁽³⁾ The last month of entitlement is the second month after the month in which the disability ends or the beneficiary is under age 65.

⁽⁴⁾ Widow's or widower's benefits usually payable.

⁽⁵⁾ Except where spouse had attained age 62 at the same time of the divorce and her marriage to the worker had been in effect for 10 years immediately preceding the effective date of the final divorce.

⁽⁶⁾ If beneficiary is entitled as "de facto" spouse, that is, if he or she is qualified for benefits only under the provisions explained in §§306.1(B), or 402.1(B).

⁽⁷⁾ See Chapters Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 for information on when marriage to another beneficiary does not end benefits.

⁽⁸⁾ Unless spouse is at least age 65, or is at least age 62 and has elected to receive reduced benefits.

⁽⁹⁾ If the student has not completed the requirements for a secondary school diploma or equivalent certificate, benefits continue through the month the course is completed or for 2 months after attainment of age 19, whichever is less.

⁽¹⁰⁾ Surviving divorced wife's benefits usually payable.

⁽¹¹⁾ Only if entitlement is as a disabled surviving divorced spouse.

⁽¹²⁾ A student, otherwise in full-time attendance, is deemed not to be in full-time attendance if the student meets the requirements for suspension of benefits as required by prisoner or fugitive felon provisions (see §1850).

Last Revised: Aug. 9, 2005