Ask Terry Questions Husband passed away

Husband passed away

By Terry Savage on February 03, 2025 | Social Security

I was wondering I heard I can call social security and get death benefits for my husband he’s 54 and passed away 2 days ago.

Terry Says

I’m sorry for your loss. And I don’t have great news.

You do not get his benefit until
Age 60— unless you are disabled. And even at 60 the benefits are reduced unless you wait until your full retirement age to collect on his record — assuming his check
Is larger than your own.
BUT if you are caring for minor children, you would be entitled to benefits from SS.
Read this:

https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/social-security-spouse-dies.html

money

ASK TERRY

a personal
finance question