social security/survivor benefit?
Nov 27th 2014, 5:29 pm
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social security/survivor benefit?
Its been absolutely ages since I was on here - time flies. Anyway couple of questions. I lived in US from 2004 and left in 2010 - now back in the UK. Husband receives his social security retirement. I am not US citizen. If anything happens to him before me - am I entitled to part of his social security pension?
(I only worked for four years in the US so dont think that would amount to anything).
(I only worked for four years in the US so dont think that would amount to anything).
Nov 28th 2014, 9:08 am
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Re: social security/survivor benefit?
There are SS survivor benefits for the surviving spouse after age 60 (50 if disabled, or younger if there are dependent kids). My husband died this year, and I can claim his SS benefit once I reach age 60 (partial) and full at age 67. The amount depends on the deceased contributions and how much the surviving spouse earns. Not sure if you have to be a US citizen to claim. I wouldn't have thought so. The SSA website has details.
Dec 8th 2014, 9:30 pm
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Re: social security/survivor benefit?
Thank you for replying - condolences to you Debz.
