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Will I Be Able To Collect Benefits From My Deceased Husband's SS?

I am 61 wanting to file in April after i turn 62. My husband worked for 30 years as a Fireman and also paid into SS on his off day jobs. He passed away in 2015. I retired From my job in 215 worked for the same company for 28 years and did not pay into SS because of my retirement Texas County Retirement District System.
Will I be able to collect Spousal Benefits?

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Monday, November 15, 2021 - 15:30
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