Survivors
Can a stay-at-home parent get Social Security on a spouse's record?
A stay-at-home parent can get Social Security on a spouse's record. You may qualify for up to half of your working spouse's full retirement benefit at …
Can I collect both my own Social Security and a spousal or survivor benefit?
Dual entitlement means you're eligible for benefits on more than one record — typically your own retirement plus a spousal, divorced-spouse, or …
Can I file a restricted application for Social Security spousal benefits?
You may file a restricted application for Social Security spousal benefits only if you were born before January 2, 1954, and you are at full …
Can I get Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse?
If your marriage lasted at least 10 years and you've been divorced at least 2 years, you may qualify for up to 50% of your ex-spouse's Primary …
Can I get Social Security survivor benefits from my deceased ex-spouse?
If you were married to your ex-spouse for 10 or more years and they have died, you may qualify for divorced-survivor benefits worth up to 100% of …
Can I get spousal benefits if my spouse hasn't filed yet?
You can get spousal benefits if your spouse hasn't filed only in one specific case: you're divorced, the marriage lasted at least 10 years, the …
Can my children get Social Security survivor benefits?
When a parent dies, unmarried children under 18 (or under 19 if still in high school full-time) may receive 75% of the deceased parent's PIA as a …
Does a common-law marriage qualify for Social Security spousal benefits?
Social Security recognizes common-law marriages that were valid in the state where they were established. Only about 8 states currently recognize new …
Does my marriage have to be 10 years for Social Security spousal benefits?
Your marriage does not have to last 10 years for Social Security spousal benefits if you're currently married — one year is the rule, with narrow …
How do I claim Social Security survivor benefits after my spouse dies?
When a spouse dies, you may qualify for Social Security survivor benefits. Apply by phone (1-800-772-1213) or in person — there's no online …
How do I report a death to Social Security?
To report a death to Social Security, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or visit your local Social Security office. You cannot report a death …
How do Social Security spousal benefits work?
Once your spouse files for Social Security, you may qualify for a spousal benefit — up to 50% of their Primary Insurance Amount. This is separate from …
How does remarriage affect Social Security survivor benefits?
Remarriage rules differ by Social Security benefit type. Survivor benefits: remarriage at age 60 or later (50 if disabled) does NOT terminate. …
How does Social Security treat same-sex marriages?
Social Security recognizes same-sex marriages on the same terms as opposite-sex marriages since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision. All spousal …
How much is the Social Security spousal benefit?
The maximum Social Security spousal benefit is 50% of the worker's Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) at the claimant's full retirement age. Filing before …
What is the Social Security deemed filing rule?
The Social Security deemed filing rule means that when you file for either your own retirement benefit or a spousal benefit, you are deemed to have …
What is the Social Security lump-sum death payment?
The Social Security lump-sum death payment is a one-time benefit of two hundred fifty-five dollars paid to the surviving spouse who lived in the same …
What is the Social Security maximum family benefit?
The Social Security maximum family benefit is a cap on the total monthly amount payable on one worker's record. The retirement and survivor formula …
When can I claim Social Security spousal benefits?
You can claim Social Security spousal benefits as early as age 62, or at any age if you're caring for the worker's child under 16 or disabled before …