Social Security Disabled Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Program Description
These benefits are paid to the disabled widow or widower of a deceased worker who had earned enough Social Security credits.In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least age 50, but not yet age 60
- Have been married to the deceased spouse for not less than 9 months immediately prior to the day in which the deceased spouse died, unless an exception applies
- Be unmarried, unless the marriage can be disregarded
- Not receive a higher Social Security retirement benefit based on your own work.