Social Security Question?

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Social Security Question?

How long does a couple have to be married for the wife to be able to draw her husband's social security?

2007-12-13 05:56:53 · 4 answers · asked by N D 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government

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There is no time limit specified if they are married at the time of death. See http://ssa.gov/ww&os2.htm

The 10 year time frame is in regards to a divorce, not a death.

2007-12-13 06:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

can i draw on my wife social security

2016-03-27 03:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by LaVern B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think 10 years

2007-12-13 06:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Use to be five years but I think it is ten years now..but you can check for sure by going to the SS web site and all your answers are there..

2007-12-13 06:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by xyz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋