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After the sudden death of her husband, Janice, age 62, wonders if she can collect both her late husband's Social Security and her own. However, she can only claim one benefit — either her own or her husband's, whichever is higher. Survivor benefits are available for spouses over 60 or disabled individuals over 50. It’s crucial for surviving spouses to reach out to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to explore their eligibility and understand their options, which may include receiving a lump sum death payment and possibly transitioning to other benefits in the future.
Source: YAHOO