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Divorced Widow(er) Benefits

If My Ex-Spouse Dies Would I Get A Full Disability Check Off Of His Work Record?

Dear sir, I am receiving an SSI disability check because I was 2 credits short to draw my SSDI. I am 55. I get $793 a month.My ex and I were married for 18 years when I became disabled and he divorced me. We have been divorced for 12 years and I have not remarried. If my ex who is 63 died would I then be able to get a full disability check off of his work record without waiting until I am at retirement age?

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 11:58
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