How much are monthly benefits for survivors under railroad retirement and social security?
Survivor benefits are generally higher if payable by the RRB rather than social security. At the end of fiscal year 2008, the average annuity being paid to all aged and disabled widow(er)s averaged $1,215 a month, compared to $1,030 under social security. Benefits awarded by the RRB at the end of fiscal year 2008 to aged and disabled widow(er)s of railroaders averaged approximately $1,650 a month, compared to $825 under social security. The annuities being paid at the end of fiscal year 2008 to widowed mothers/fathers averaged $1,530 a month and childrens annuities averaged $880, compared to $790 and $705 a month for widowed mothers/fathers and children, respectively, under social security. Those awarded at the end of fiscal year 2008 averaged $1,920 a month for widowed mothers/fathers and $1,295 a month for children under railroad retirement, compared to $775 and $705 for widowed mothers/fathers and children, respectively, under social security. 7. How do railroad retirement and socia
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