Social Security Widow(er)'s Insurance Benefits are paid to the widow(er) of a deceased worker who had earned enough work credits.

To qualify, you must:

• Be at least age 60
• Be the widow(er) of a fully insured worker
• Meet the marriage duration requirement.

Learn more on the Survivors Planner: If You Are The Worker’s Widow or Widower page.

Visit the Information You Need to Apply for Widow’s, Widower’s, or Surviving Divorced Spouse’s Benefits – Form SSA-10 page for details on how to apply.

To find out what other Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits you may qualify for, use the SSA Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) on Benefits.gov.

Once you complete the questionnaire, you get a list of benefits you may qualify for. Print this page for your records before going to the application site.

When you know which benefits you can apply for, click Apply for Social Security Benefits to apply online.

You can also call to learn more about SSA benefits and get application information.

• 1-800-772-1213
• TTY 1-800-325-0778