how old do you have to be to get widows pay
A divorced widow or widower can receive benefits. 1  at age 60 or older if the marriage to the deceased lasted at least 10 years. 2  at age 50 or older if disabled and the marriage to the deceased lasted at least 10 years. 3  at any age if she or he takes care of a child of the deceased who is younger than age 16 or disabled.