QUESTION:

MARTIAL BENEFITS

I am 68 and drawing social security....My benefits a based on my husbands record...He is now deceased...If I remarry will my benefits change...wvva
asked by farmergirl, 7/15/2008
Categories: Spouses
ANSWERS:
Answered by: Editorial, 07/16/08
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According to the Social Security Administration's web site you can keep receiving your deceased husband's benefits when you remarry since you are over the age of 60.

You can read more here: http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm

This is the relevant information: "You cannot receive survivors benefits if you remarry before the age of 60 unless the latter marriage ends, whether by death, divorce, or annulment.

However, if you remarry after age 60 (50 if disabled), you can still collect benefits on your former spouse's record. When you reach age 62 or older, you may get retirement benefits on the record of your new spouse if they are higher."

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