Social Security Flashcards
(6 cards)
how long must the lower wage earner be married to their spouse to be entitled to half their SS benefit
10 years
If a wife is married to her husband for at least 10 years, what four things must occur to be entitled to half their benefit
They must have been married for at least 10 years
Both parties must be at least 62 years old
They must be divorced for at least two years, or their ex-spouse must already be receiving retirement benefits
They cannot be remarried
If a wife was married to husband for 10 years and gets divorced, what age is she potentially eligible to begin receiving half of his benefit
62
If an exspouse is 62 or older, they will be able to receive benefits based on her ex spouse regardless if he has retired or began benefits, ONLY if they have been divorced for how long
2 years
At what age can the ex-wife of a retired or disabled worker is caring for the worker’s under-age-16 or
disabled child, the monthly benefit equals half of the worker’s benefit
Any age
What age would an exspouse be entitled to widow benefits, assuming they had been married for 10 years prior to the divorce
age 60
*A widow’s remarriage before age 60 will prevent him or her from receiving widow’s benefits
unless the subsequent marriage ends, whether by death, divorce, or annulment. If the
subsequent marriage ends, the widow may become entitled or re-entitled to benefits on the
prior deceased spouse’s earnings beginning with the month the subsequent marriage ends. A
surviving spouse or former spouse may want to consider delaying remarriage until he or she is
60 years old and the benefits are in pay status.
