What is Social Security Survivor/Widow(er) Benefits?
The following individuals may receive benefits of qualifying insured workers: -A widow/widower of an insured worker at age 60 or older. -A widow/widower (of any age) of an insured worker if they are caretaker of the insured child who is under 16 or disabled. -A widow/widower who remarries after age 60 is entitled to the same widow/widower benefits as if the remarriage did not take place. -Unmarried children under 18 -Dependent parents of insured workers at age 62 or older. -Inquire further about stepchildren, adopted children and grandchildren.