The answer is yes. Certain family members are eligible to receive the benefits of a deceased Social Security recipient, including: Your widow, if aged 60 or older Your widow who is aged 50 or older and becomes disabled within 7 years of your death Your widow who is...
Social Security Disability
If I’m on Social Security benefits and I die, is my family entitled to my benefits?
The answer is yes. Certain family members are eligible to receive the benefits of a deceased Social Security recipient, including: Your widow, if aged 60 or older Your widow who is aged 50 or older and becomes disabled within 7 years of your death Your widow who is...
Should I file for Social Security Disability now?
We are in challenging economic times, to say the least. Many people who have been working with medical problems, and who have now been laid off or lost jobs, have wondered if they should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.The quick answer is that you...