SS Question

[Kber]

Anyone know how this will work?

My uncle is 73 - he has cancer and may pass away soon. His wife is 53. She "retired" some years ago, but, since she is under 55, has not collected any SS payments. Under the current system, am I correct in thinking that she will receive SS payments (much reduced of course) from her husband's "account". But what about the new system. Will her payment remain the same since her husband was over 55? Or, since she is under 55, will she no longer be able to receive spousal benefits?

[flpoljunkie]

1. Link to Social Security. Should provide answers to your questions.

http://www.ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm

[oneighty]

2. Widows Bennies

From memory about 68 percent of his SS or maybe 100 percent depending on her circumstances. Google SS lot of good information for you.

180

[Kber]

3. Thanks

flpoljunkie and oneighty

Thanks for the tips. I'll take a look at the info and pass it along.

[Nite Owl]

4. Unless there are children

under 18 she won't be eligible until she is 60, then it is the early retirement amount not the full amount.