My husband died.

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What do I do now; Do I receive the benefits or How do I stop the payments

Jeri Ann Johnson (not verified)
Sat, 12/05/2015 - 18:08 Permalink

my husband died in 2004 but now his surviving child is in college I was told I could collect on his socisl security when I am 50 is that true and I am also dissabaled.

Deanna

In reply to by Jeri Ann Johnson (not verified)

Fri, 12/11/2015 - 13:10 Permalink

Hi Jeri,
If your son is in college, I do not believe that he would be eligible for survivors' benefits. You could collect survivors' benefits at age 50 only if you are disabled, otherwise, it will be age 62. You will also not be able to remarry and collect survivors' benefits.

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