Widow or widower of the worker who worked for a long time under social security can receive survivor benefits if he has been married to him for at least nine months at the time of death and fall under any of the given conditions:
- If the worker’s death was accidental or occurred during US military duty, no length of marriage time applies
- You will receive 100% benefits at full retirement age for survivors (66 years) or reduced benefits starting from the age of 60
- You can receive benefits at age 50 if you are disabled and the disability occurred prior to or within seven years of your spouse's death