Question 1

Will I lose my Social Security if I get married?

Accepted Answer

Not your own retirement or disability benefit. Divorced spouse benefits, survivor benefits if you remarry before 60, most child's benefits and SSI can change or stop.

Question 2

Can a widow remarry and keep survivor benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if she remarries at 60 or later, or at 50 or later with a disability.

Question 3

If my ex-husband remarries, can I still get his Social Security?

Accepted Answer

Yes. His remarriage doesn't affect your divorced spouse benefit. Your own remarriage generally would.

Question 4

Can I get survivor benefits from my first husband if I remarried?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you remarried at 60 or later, or if a remarriage before 60 has ended. You'd get the higher of that survivor benefit or any benefit on your current spouse's record.

Question 5

Does marriage affect SSDI?

Accepted Answer

Not your own SSDI. It can end a disabled adult child benefit and change SSI.

Spouses & Divorce

Does Getting Married or Remarrying Affect Social Security?