Who is entitled to survivors benefits from Social Security  

Who is entitled to survivors benefits from Social Security  

Every month a millions of workers contribute a part of their income towards the Social Security Administration 

With intension that they can rely on a modest income in retirement 

Survivors can receive Social Security benefits from a decreased beneficiaries and work at the same time

Who is eligible to receive survivor benefits?

Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits

A widow or widower age 60 or older In case of  disability age 50 or older

A surviving divorced spouse, under certain circumstances

A widow or widower at any age who is caring for the deceased child who is under age 16 or has a disability and receiving child’s benefits

An unmarried child of the deceased gets benefits if younger than age 18 or up to age 19 if they are a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school

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