If You Are The Survivor

Just as you plan for your family's protection if you die, you should consider the Social Security benefits that may be available if you are the survivor--that is, the spouse or child--of a worker who dies. That person must have worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits.

Select one of the links below to get additional information about

• benefits if you are the widow or widower.
• benefits if you are the surviving divorced spouse.
• benefits if you are the worker's minor or disabled child.
• how much your benefits would be.