Ask Terry Questions Social Security after husband dies

Social Security after husband dies

By Terry Savage on January 15, 2025 | Financial Planning / Retirement

My husband has just been moved to hospice. My question is will I lose all of his Social Security payments when he passes?

Terry Says

No, you will get EITHER your SS benefit, or HIS — whichever is larger. But you won’t have BOTH benefits.

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