Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits
Managing Agency
U.S. Social Security Administration
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121014040611/http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Program Description
These are benefits paid to the widow or widower of a deceased worker who had earned enough work credits.To qualify for this benefit program, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be at least age 60
- Be the widow or widower of a fully insured worker
- Meet the marriage duration requirement.