Jan
19
2012
By Guest (not verified)
Married for 16 years. Ex husband passed away 5 years ago. I am currently on disability SS. Am I entitled to any of his benefits?>
Divorce and survivor benefits
If you are the divorced spouse of a worker who dies, you could get benefits just the same as a widow or widower, provided that your marriage lasted 10 years or more.
http://socialsecurityhop.com/en/handbook/02/0203-fully-insured-status-de...
http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/ifyou3.htm