Q. My wife is retired under CSRS and does not have the 40 credits to qualify for Social Security on her own. Can she qualify for Social Security benefits as my spouse? If she does, will the Social Security simply offset her CSRS annuity?
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Q. I am CSRS Offset. It is my understanding that when I apply for Social Security, a portion of my CSRS Offset retirement will be SS. My question involves my husband’s collection of his SS. When he passes, will I be eligible for his SS? I know his is more and we are making retirement plans for him.
Q. My father worked for the Postal Service for 42 years and retired in 2005. He passed away from cancer in March 2013. Before his death, he left instructions to contact federal retirement (CSRS) to file a claim to acquire his retirement benefits. He has four grown children, and there are no other beneficiaries. Retirement was contacted and we were mailed four applications for CSRS death benefits (SF 2800), to be filled out by each of us to apply and receive his remaining retirement contribution to be dispersed four ways. All four of us recently received a final statement of…
Q. I understand if I’m over 55 and I remarry, I will not lose my survivor benefits. What about health care? I am now enrolled in the federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan. Would that change if I decided to remarry?
Q. My father was a retired Postal Service letter carrier. He recently passed away at age 64. My mom, who is 63, will be receiving his pension. He did not pay into or collect Social Security. Does this affect the Social Security benefit that she has been collecting on her own from her own contributions?
Q. Will I be able to receive survivor benefits based on my deceased husband’s Social Security benefit? I am a retired government employee.
Q. I am a FERS employee who will be retiring in the near future. Is my best option a full, partial or no annuity for my wife?
Q. My father-in-law worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for many years. When he died, my mother-in-law continued to receive his pension. She passed away Tuesday. What does the family need to do?
Q. I have worked for the Postal Service for 20 years under FERS and planned on retiring next year. My husband retired several years ago from the Postal Service under CSRS. Will I be able to collect my full Social Security benefits, or will I be subject to the WEP? I have heard conflicting statements.
Q. I am 57, have 40 years of CSRS service and am happily married. My wife is 53 and has 37 years of CSRS service (and is also happily married). I’m ready to retire. If I retire and choose not to select a survivor benefit, could I elect to provide it at a later date? What factors should I consider when making the decision of whether or not to elect a survivor benefit?