When you start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members also may be eligible for payments. For example, we can pay benefits to your spouse: • If your spouse is age 62 or older. Age 18 or older and severely disabled (the disability must have started before age 22).

Can a person receive Social Security and disability at the same time?

Many individuals are eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs at the same time. We use the term “concurrent” when individuals are eligible for benefits under both programs.

Can a spouse get Social Security if they are on disability?

If you are collecting, or eligible for, Social Security disability benefits, your spouse (or even your ex-spouse) may be able to get dependents benefits, depending on his or her age and whether you have minor children.

How much of your husband’s SSDI do you get?

Assuming you don’t have children collecting benefits on your husband’s record, you can receive 71.5% of your husband’s SSDI benefit amount. What percentage of Social Security benefits does a widow receive?

What happens to my Social Security benefits if I Marry my former spouse?

If your former spouse marries someone who is also eligible for Social Security benefits (including parent’s or widow (er) benefits), his or her spousal benefits won’t be affected. If your former spouse gets benefits based on your earnings record, any benefit amount that your current spouse and children are entitled to is not affected.

Can a 62 year old spouse get Social Security benefits?

If your spouse is 62 years or older when you start receiving disability benefits, he or she can also get a monthly benefit based on your earnings record unless he or she can get a higher benefit amount on his or her own record.