How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Work?
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Survivor benefits are monthly payments to family members of deceased workers — typically their spouse, former spouse or children. The amount is based on what the deceased was entitled to get from Social Security at the time of death.
Survivor benefits are monthly payments to family members of deceased workers — typically their spouse, former spouse or children. The amount is based on what the deceased was entitled to get from Social Security at the time of death.
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When Are Social Security Benefits Paid Each Month?
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In most cases, the Social Security payment schedule depends on the beneficiary's birthday, but there are some exceptions. To learn more, go to aarp.org/SocialSecurity.
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Can I Collect Both My Deceased Spouse's Social Security and My Own at the Same Time?
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No. Even if you are eligible to receive both benefits, Social Security will pay out only the higher of the two.
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How Long Do I Have to Work to Get Social Security?
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Most people are able to earn the required credits to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits after about a decade in the workforce.
