Hello,just had a question. I was married to my husband for 25 years he died of cancer i got remarried 3 years ago and I'm getting ready to get divorced! I'm 58 years old, can i collect widows pension when I'm 60 on my husband i was married to for 25 years?

Hi. Yes, it sounds like it. The fact that you remarried and then divorced would not adversely affect your ability to qualify for benefits on the record of your first husband. However, if you start drawing widow's benefits prior to your full retirement age (FRA) your benefit rate will be reduced for age.

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Best, Jerry