If my spouse is collecting SS (low amount) and I am collecting SS (higher amount) and I die first, does my spouse's benefit switch over to my benefit? That is the higher amount? Long term marriage, etc.
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Destiny_Y_JD
Employee Tax Expert
Jul 15, 2021 5:04:17 PM
A widow or widower can receive up to 100% of a spouse's benefit amount. That's if the survivor has reached full retirement age at the time of the application. https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/ifyou.html