To be eligible for this benefit program, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Note: Surviving Divorced Mother’s and Father’s do not have to meet the 10 year marriage duration.
If you would like to find out if you may be eligible for any Social Security's benefit programs, take SSA’s Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool.
Once you have completed the eligibility screening questionnaire, you will be provided with a list of benefits for which you may be eligible. Print this page for your records before going to the application site.
Once you know which benefits you may be eligible for, visit Apply For Social Security Benefits to apply online.
Visit SSA's Publications Page for detailed information about SSA programs and policies.
You may also contact Social Security by phone at:
1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)