My ex-spouse was in the military and recently died in a horrible accident, his death was non-service related but he was serving on active duty for almost 12 years before the accident. He was not married at the time of his death. My question is, are our children still entitled to survivor benefits from the military & the government, and if so, what benefits are they entitled to? Thanks in advance for your help.
*FYI... he died while on active duty in the Navy, in another country.
2007-06-01 11:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by skar 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The children should still retain their TRICARE eligibility as well, at least until they would have lost it anyway due to age, eblistment or lack of attending college full time.
2007-06-01 15:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! This is Sandi-Hooah-Mom! In answer to your question, yes you most certainly are eligible for survivor benefits. My son's father died 5 yrs ago and he received benefits. We were not married either. All you will need is thier birth certificates. and a child support order, and then take them to the Social Security Office and they will take care of the rest! Also be advised that if you get SSI benefits you cannot get any money from the VA because thier benefits are based on income that u get from social security,unless he listed you as beneficiary! Check with both the Veterns and SSI adminstration as well! Good Luck and am sorry for your loss! Proud Army Mom....Hooha!
2007-06-01 11:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes as was the case for a friend of mine growing up. Her father was killed in an auto accident when she was a baby and both her and her sister received them until they were 18 or graduated from high school. She was 19 when she graduated so she received the benefits until then.
2007-06-02 04:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by conroys_girl1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long because of the fact the newborn is under 18. The help may be persevered previous 18 if the newborn is handicapped. This assumes we are speaking approximately Social protection. State and private reward would selection. seek for advice from a community lawyer conscious of those subject concerns.
2016-10-09 06:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am sorry ma'am it happened. But your children are entitled and depending on length of marriage you may be.
2007-06-01 11:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋