2007-07-18 04:47:28 · 3 answers · asked by Gucci 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The Supplemental Security Income program administered by the Social Security Administration pays benefits to persons who are over 65 and have very limited resources. So there are old-age benefits for persons who have never worked. More information is here:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-eligibility-ussi.htm
As mentioned, if your spouse (or decreased spouse, or former spouse if married over 10 years) was eligible for Social Security, then you are entitled to benefits at age 62 (or 60 if widowed).
2007-07-18 05:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you did not contribute to social security, a 401k, or a pension plan, why should you get retirement benefits? Something for nothing? No, I believe there would be no retirement benefits.
2007-07-18 11:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mr G 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your spouse is eligible for Social Security and you have reached retirement age you may be able to collect on your spouse's record.
2007-07-18 11:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋