Hi, I am sorry for not clarifying my last question. I am in the Federal Retirement system(USPS) and am entitled to a special retirement supplement after I am eligible for retirement until age 62.I am also entitled to my deceased wife's social security at age 60 which I plan on taking until I am 62 and then my regular social security would replace the survivor social security. My question is can I collect both the special retirement supplement and my wife's social security or would either one be reduced? They both would end at age 62 Thank you

Hi,

I don't know if FERS will reduce your special retirement supplement (SRS) payments if you draw Social Security widowers benefits. Social Security is my only area of expertise. You'll should probably check with the agency that administers your SRS payments.

I can only tell you that Social Security will not reduce either your widowers or retirement benefits if you receive a survivor pension from your wife's federal work, nor if you receive a FERS pension or SRS payments based on your own federal work provided that you always paid Social Security taxes on your wages.

Best, Jerry