WEP and survivor benefit – spouse social security
I am a retired university professional and also receive a small reduced SSA benefit. I retired in 2016 after 22 years in SURS. I do not qualify for survivor benefits (spouse died in October 2023) because SSA said I earned too much. Will survivor benefits change with the new WEP act and I will become eligible possibly? I also heard you on WGN that there was something to fill out that was $50 and possibly more accurate in determining survivor benefits than just taking the word of a SSA phone call but can’t remember what/where/how to do that.
Terry Says
Yes, you will now be eligible for your own full benefit, or your late spouse’s benefit — whichever is larger. Read this and you’ll find the link inside:
https://www.terrysavage.com/social-security-fairness-act-passes/
