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Social Security & Medicare Questions Q: My wife and I are both 84. We've been married 19 years. Her Social Security check is $623, but mine is only $487. If she passes away before I do, would I get some of her benefits? A: The type of benefits your wife is receiving would determine whether you would be entitled to a higher Social Security benefit. If your wife's benefits are her own retired worker benefits, then you, as her widower would be entitled to the full amount she is receiving at the time of her death. If however, she is receiving a widow benefit based on the Social Security earnings of a deceased former husband, that benefit could not be paid to you upon her death. For more information about your Social Security benefits call toll free: 1-800-772-1213. This article first appeared in Volume 6, Issue 1 of "The Social Security and Medicare Advisor" newsletter (November/2000). To receive future editions of "The Advisor" in its special, free e-mail version, please click here. | ||||||||
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