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Can I Collect SS As A Divorced Survivor?

I was married for 12 years and divorced. Then remarried and that marriage was for 13 years and ended in divorce when I was 58 yo. My ex husband of 12 yr marriage passed while I was divorced from 2nd marriage. I remain unmarried. My deceased ex husband died at age 71 and was receiving SS. Since I am unmarried now and at the time of his death, can I collect SS as divorced survivor?

Hi. You don't mention your current age, so I can't give you a definite answer. You must be either at least age 60, or at least age 50 and disabled, to potentially qualify for surviving divorced spousal benefits (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0403.html).

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Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 23 2021 - 10:13am
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