Life · Chapter 12 · Disability & Survivors
Survivor Benefits
Definition
Monthly income from the deceased worker's PIA: surviving spouse — 100% at FRA, ~71.5% at age 60, any age while caring for a child under 16 · children — 75% until 18 (19 if in high school; any age if disabled before 22) · dependent parents 62+ (>50% supported) — 75% each, 82.5% if only one. A maximum family benefit caps the household total.
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