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The Benefits Blog provides expert insights, updates, and strategies on Social Security and Medicare, tailored for financial professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and better serve their clients. Stay informed with the latest developments and tips to maximize benefits for your clients.

Widow's SSDI and Survivor Benefits Eligibility full retirement age (fra) hey marc! social security disability insurance (ssdi) survivor benefit May 28, 2021

Quick question regarding SSDI: I have a client whose husband died a few months ago. He was age 59 and she is 60, and they were both collecting SSDI benefits. The SS office called her and told her sheā€™s eligible for an increased benefit based on her deceased husbandā€™s record. Is this correct or is th...

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