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CrispyQ

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36. "...but only if it would be less than my own."

Fri Jun 10, 2022, 10:18 AM

Jun 2022

What am I missing?

So if 70% of your spouse's SS is less than your SS, you qualify for the survivor benefit. But if you take it, then you actually get less money than if you just keep your own SS. ???

I thought the point of survivor benefits is to make sure your income doesn't go down. I'm missing something or our system is more fucked up than I realized.

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I am a new widow asking for help. Thank you all so much! [View all] BlueLucy Jun 2022 OP

So, so sorry your devastating loss. MLAA Jun 2022 #1

Thank you so very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #2

I can't imagine how hard it must be. ❤️💗💖 MLAA Jun 2022 #3

So sorry about this. Hope this helps question everything Jun 2022 #4

Thank you so very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #7

Have you applied for SNAP (food stamps)? Or maybe there is a local food bank? Liberty Belle Jun 2022 #5

I do get SNAP BlueLucy Jun 2022 #6

Shouldn't you get your husband's SS also? KS Toronado Jun 2022 #8

Who is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? elleng Jun 2022 #12

I had a interview with SS about this already. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #17

"...but only if it would be less than my own." CrispyQ Jun 2022 #36

Oh Sorry I meant more. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #37

Thanks for clarifying. CrispyQ Jun 2022 #39

Gave what I could spare right now. Hope it helps and that things get better for you. /nt spudspud Jun 2022 #9

Thank you. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #20

In case you didn't know, a widow can apply for spousal Social Security benefits at age 60. pnwmom Jun 2022 #10

I am so terribly sorry that you're going through this, especially after having lost your husband Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #11

Where do you live? arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #13

I ask this because I'm thinking about the airfare that arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #14

Wow, how generous of you. Surely the OP will take you up on that. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #25

You are a literal angel renate Jun 2022 #43

I live in Kelso WA. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #16

That's not that far from Calgary, AB arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #26

14 hour drive. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #27

Crumb, I didn't realize it was that long away. I love arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #30

K&R for visibility. nt tblue37 Jun 2022 #15

I'm sorry this should NEVER be a thing AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #18

Thank you very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #19

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It's hard. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #22

Bump. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #23

I'm so very grateful to everyone who has donated. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #24

Go to your local Social Security administration lunatica Jun 2022 #28

I tried. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #29

That's too bad lunatica Jun 2022 #31

Part of the reason I moved from Portland to Kelso was the high rent cost in PDX BlueLucy Jun 2022 #32

Someone on this thread has offered you a place to live. Treefrog Jun 2022 #33

Can you link me to that thread? BlueLucy Jun 2022 #34

I'm so sorry AmBlue Jun 2022 #35

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I gave a few bucks. CrispyQ Jun 2022 #40

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