Aug 12, 2025 · You can work and collect social security benefits, but the amount you receive will depend on whether you’ve reached your full retirement age.

Oct 10, 2018 · A widow or widower and a divorced ex-spouse (or multiple ex-spouses) can draw survivor benefits on the same person's earnings record without affecting what the other receives. Andy …

Dec 5, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Oct 17, 2025 · Social Security can pay benefits to a deceased recipient's former spouse. Read more to see if you qualify for ex-spouse survivor benefits.

Jan 3, 2024 · How can I get health insurance before age 65? If you retire at 62 and lose your employer’s health insurance, you’ll need to find other coverage until Medicare begins. You have several …

Oct 10, 2018 · Yes, you can. Notify the Social Security Administration that you were married more than once and may qualify for benefits on more than one spouse's earnings record. They will be able to …

Dec 4, 2025 · You may be able to collect up to 50 percent of your spouse’s Social Security benefit amount. Learn more about qualifying for spousal benefits.

Oct 10, 2018 · Strictly speaking, no. If, for example, you stop working at age 60 but wait until 67 to claim Social Security, your benefit will not be reduced because you did not work in those seven years. …

Oct 10, 2018 · Yes, if you're not already collecting benefits at age 65, the qualification age for Medicare, you can still contact Social Security to enroll.

Apr 7, 2022 · You’ll need to show your marriage certificate and divorce decree to prove that the union lasted at least 10 years, the basic qualification for ex-spouses to receive benefits. You also have to …