As a CMERS member contributing to Social Security, would my survivor benefit be offset by Social Security benefits?

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As a CMERS member contributing to Social Security, would my survivor benefit be offset by Social Security benefits?

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My mother is 90 years old, collects social security and has a small amount from interest and a survivor benefit pension. Does she need to file a return?
As a CMERS member contributing to Social Security, would my survivor benefit be offset by Social Security benefits?
As a SERS member contributing to Social Security, would my survivor benefit be offset by Social Security benefits?

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2009-06-23T13:37:43+00:00

Yes. If you die before the age of 62 and your spouse receives a monthly benefit as your annuitant after your death, the benefit will still be reduced by the Social Security offset when you (the member) would have reached 62 years of age.

As a CMERS member contributing to Social Security, would my survivor benefit be offset by Social Security benefits?

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