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If My Husband And I Are Both Drawing Benefits And One Of Us Dies, Would The Survivor Only Get One Benefit?

If both me and my husband are currently drawing Social security if a death occurs we would only get one pay out monthly correct.

Hi,

Yes, in most cases as long as the surviving member of a couple is at least full retirement age (FRA), they are paid roughly the higher of their two benefit rates.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jan 12 2021 - 9:35am
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