Jun
28
2010
By mimi
I am 51 and receiving disability benefits in the amount of around $600
Regrettably my husband passed away 7 months ago he was receiving
Social Security he was 67 years old, his benefit amount was $1600
Am i entitled to his Social Security because his was higher. We were married 5 years.
Survivor benefits for disabled widow
Please check directly with Social Security regarding this, but it appears you would be eligible for survivor benefits which may be higher than your current disability payment.
If you are the widow or widower of a person who worked long enough under Social Security, you can begin receiving survivor benefits as early as age 50 if you are disabled.
http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/ifyou2.htm