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can you get survivor benefits if you remarry

by Ms. Emelia Hodkiewicz Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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If you remarry after you reach age 60 (age 50 if you have a disability), your remarriage

Remarriage

Remarriage is a marriage that takes place after a previous marital union has ended, as through divorce or widowhood. Some individuals are more likely to remarry than others; the likelihood can differ based on previous relationship status, level of interest in establishing a new romantic relationship, gender, race, and age among other factors. Those who choose not to remarry may prefer alternative arrangeme…

will not affect your eligibility for survivors benefits. A widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse cannot apply online for survivors benefits. You should contact us at 1-800-772-1213 to request an appointment.

A divorced ex-spouse who is at least 60 (50 if disabled) can also collect survivor benefits if he or she was married to the deceased for at least 10 years. Remarrying after turning 60 (50 if disabled) has no effect on survivor benefits.

Full Answer

What happens to my survivor benefits if I get remarried?

Remarrying after turning 60 (50 if disabled) has no effect on survivor benefits. But if you wed before reaching that age, you lose eligibility for survivor benefits on the prior marriage. (If you were already getting them, they will stop.)

Do Va survivor benefits end when you remarry&what happens?

Do VA Survivor Benefits End When You Remarry & What Happens If The New Marriage Ends? You can reestablish your eligibility for VA survivor benefits. Regarding Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), a remarried surviving spouse whose subsequent marriage is annulled or declared void can reestablish eligibility as a surviving spouse.

Does remarriage affect death (Survivor’s) pension?

Also, remarriage of a surviving spouse after the age of 57 does not preclude continued payment of DIC. Regarding Death (Survivor’s) Pension benefits, the law generally requires a surviving spouse’s entitlement to be terminated if the surviving spouse remarries, regardless of age, even if that remarriage is terminated by death or divorce.

How do I apply for survivors benefits if my ex-wife remarries?

If you remarry after you reach age 60 (age 50 if disabled), your remarriage will not affect your eligibility for survivors benefits. A widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse cannot apply online for survivors benefits. You should contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to request an appointment.

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Can I still collect my deceased husband's Social Security if I remarry?

The current law requires that the widow be unmarried in order to claim widow benefits, unless the marriage occurred after the widow attained age 60. That is, a widow who remarries before age 60 has no claim to the widow benefits (so long as the remarriage remains intact) and therefore faces a marriage penalty.

How does a second marriage affect Social Security benefits?

If you remarry after age 60, you can still receive survivors benefits based on your former spouse's record. However, if your new spouse is also collecting Social Security benefits and you would receive a higher amount based on the new spouse's work record, you will receive the higher amount.

When can a divorced spouse collect survivor benefits?

Who Qualifies for Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits? If your former spouse has died, you may be entitled to Social Security survivor benefits as a former spouse if you meet the following requirements: Your marriage lasted at least ten years. You're at least 60 years old, or 50 if disabled.

How long after your spouse dies can you remarry?

There's no rule or timeline when it comes to getting remarried following the death of your spouse. Like grief, the “right time” for everyone is different. For some, it may be a few weeks, and for others, it can be several years. You don't have to stop loving your deceased spouse in order to find love again.

Who is not eligible for Social Security survivor benefits?

Widowed spouses and former spouses who remarry before age 60 (50 if they are disabled) cannot collect survivor benefits. Eligibility resumes if the later marriage ends. There is no effect on eligibility if you remarry at 60 or older (50 or older if disabled).

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