Aug
06
2012
By Guest (not verified)
Trying to figure out if I am entitled to survivor benefits - I was married to my ex-husband for over 14 years, he has since remarried (was married to her just over 10 years), yet passed away a few months ago suddenly. I am wondering if I am entitled to any benefits? Thank you!
Survivor benefits in case of divorce
Yes, based on your statement you'll likely qualify for survivor benefits when you reach age 60.
A person can receive benefits as a surviving divorced spouse on the Social Security record of a former spouse who died fully insured, if he or she:
Generally, the SSA will not pay benefits if the divorced spouse remarries someone other than the former spouse, unless the latter marriage ends (whether by death, divorce, or annulment). However, remarriage after age 60 is OK.
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/299
http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/ifyou3.htm