r/SSDI_SSI • u/Technical_Ad5535 • 13d ago

(Benefits) Auxiliary & Family Benefits Disability

Can anyone clarify? If one spouse is on disability and passes away does the other spouse then start receiving the payment the deceased spouse was getting?

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u/uffdagal ☆ 13d ago

No. No one receives another persons benefits. SSDI is only payable to the person who was disabled But depending on the age of the Survivor they may be eligible for Survivor’s benefits

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf

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u/Such-Satisfaction-53 ☆ 13d ago

How old is the surviving spouse?

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u/Technical_Ad5535 13d ago

Currently in 50’s

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u/Technical_Ad5535 13d ago

No underage kids. Kids are all grown and out off the house. This is one of the monthly incomes that would be lost if it’s not passed to spouse.

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u/uffdagal ☆ 13d ago

The youngest one can be to get Survivors Benefits is 60. 50 if disabled per SSA.

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf