Legal Question in Disability Law in Pennsylvania

My husband passed away in 1995. I have not remarried. I am now disabled, why can't I draw on my husbands social security since he worked much mor than I did.


Asked on 8/06/09, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

Question

How does a disabled widow or widower become entitled to benefits?

Answer

Benefits may be payable to a widow or widower with a disability if the following conditions are met:

He or she is between ages 50 and 60.

The widow or widower meets the definition of disability for adults. .

A widow or widower cannot apply online for survivors benefits based on their disability but he or she can get the process started by completing an Adult Disability Report and contacting Soc Sec Administration or your trusted local SSD/SSI lawyer.

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Answered on 8/12/09, 2:03 pm


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