I have been widowed for 16 years. Never heard of this pension beore. I was 42 when he died and now age 59. Am I entitled to this pension?
He died in Tennessee and now I am living in Alabama.
2006-11-25 12:55:32 · 6 answers · asked by babeof11 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If you had any children under the age of 18 at the time he died, you should have been receiving benefits for them until they turned 18. Under Social Security, you have to be of retirement age to benefit from your husband's earning history. However, depending on his employer, you may be due some benefits, if there was a pension fund of some sort. It wouldn't hurt to make some inquiries.
2006-11-25 13:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A widow is entitled to a portion of her husbands social security or railroad pension at age 62. The amount depends on how many credits were earned by the deceased husband.
2006-11-25 13:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Corky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some of it depends on the length of your marriage and also depends on if you re-marry or not. I'd call the Social Security Office to check. Also you can sometimes get a free consultation from a lawyer. Call and explain the situation and maybe they can at least tell you where to start.
2006-11-25 13:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Social Security perhaps?
2. Was your husband in the military?
3. Was your husband in a union?
2006-11-25 12:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT ONLY MATTERS IF HE HAD A PENSION AT HIS JOB AND WAS FULLY VESTED. IF NOT YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE HR PEOPLE AT HIS PAST EMPLOYERS TO FIND OUT IF THEY AREA HOLDING ANY OF HIS-YOUR CASH.
2006-11-25 14:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a couple of people who receive it. It's not alot but all helps. This is in Arkansas.
2006-11-25 12:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by 51ain'tbad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋