Social Security and Other Government Benefits

Question 1

When can an ex-spouse receive SS benefits based on their exes earning

Answer 1

1. Married ten years or longer
2. Ex is eligible for SS benefits
3. Own earnings are not greater than one-half of exes
4. Age 62 or older
5. Not currently married

Question 2

Receiving SS benefits based on the exes earnings reduces the amount the ex receives by one-half

Answer 2

False

Question 3

You are not eligible to receive earnings on your exes earning until they begin receiving SS benefits

Answer 3

False, you can begin at age 62

Question 4

When can an ex-spouse receive Widow’s SS benefits based on their exes earning?

Answer 4

1. Married ten years or longer
2. Ex was eligible for SS benefits
3. Own earnings are not greater than one-half of exes
4. Age 60 or older
5. Not currently married

Question 5

A widow’s remarriage after age 60 will not prevent them from being entitled to widow’s benefits on their prior deceased spouse

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The offset for a government pension that is not covered by Social Security is a reduction of $2 for every $3 of the government pension.

Answer 6

True