Q. I am a retired federal employee under CSRS Offset, where my Social Security kicks in at age 62 and my CSRS is reduced. Am I allowed, or is it beneficial for me to file for Social Security benefits at age 60 since my husband is deceased?
A. You are allowed (and it’s beneficial for you) to file for a survivor Social Security benefit. Because you are a CSRS Offset employee, the government pension offset provision of law won’t apply to you.
