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Surviving spouse, full retirement age or older ? 100% of the deceased worker's benefit amount. Surviving spouse, age 60 ? through full retirement age ? 71½ to 99% of the deceased worker's basic amount.
If you are receiving retirement or disability benefits, your spouse may be eligible for spouse benefits if they are: At least age 62. Any age and caring for a child who is under age 16 or who has a disability that began before age 22.
401(k) beneficiary rules on surviving spouse Transfer the money to your own retirement account. ... Transfer the funds to an inherited IRA. ... Take a lump-sum distribution. ... Leave the money in the plan and take the required minimum distributions based on your life expectancy.
You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.
Claiming Benefits From an Ex-Spouse Although the spousal benefit might fly a bit under the radar, a true ?loophole? that is easy to overlook is that even ex-spouses may qualify. That's right, even if you're divorced, you may be able to receive a benefit based on your ex-spouse's work record.