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If I was to remarry before 60 would I still be allowed widower’s benefits?
Q) I know I can receive my deceased husbands benefits around age 60 or 61. If I was to remarry before then would I still be allowed those benefits or would I have to stay single? Thank you.
A) Generally, you cannot get widow’s or widower’s benefits if you remarry before age 60. But remarriage after age 60 (or age 50 if you are disabled) will not prevent you from getting benefit payments based on your former spouse’s work record. And at age 62 or older, you may get benefits based on your new spouse’s work, if those benefits would be higher.
I have a son, age 19, diagnosed with Autism at a young age. He has a caseworker through the Department of Human Services which has provided him with Medical Assistance health coverage. I was told by his case manager that now that he is 19 years old that he had to apply for Social Security. The case manager told me he will be denied, but that it was required of him to apply. I am trying to find out what form to file out in order for him to apply for Social Security benefits. Can someone please send me a link or directions on what form I need to fill out.