Survivor annuity and Social Security

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Q. I retired in 2002 with 32 years of service and receiving a CSRS annuity. I am 65 and do not have the required 40 quarters to collect Social Security. My retirement annuity is being reduced for “full surviving spouse’s annuity.” Will my wife, who is 61 and plans to draw Social Security next year (over $600 a month), be able to draw her full Social Security and the CSRS survivor annuity even though I was not eligible for Social Security, if I pass away before her?

A. Yes, she would be able to receive both with no reduction in either of them.

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Reg Jones was head of retirement and insurance policy at the Office of Personnel Management. Email your retirement-related questions to fedexperts@federaltimes.com.

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