What Happens to Social Security After a Spouse Dies

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When your spouse passes away, the Social Security Administration steps in to adjust benefits. You may be eligible to receive the higher of your own benefit or your spouse's, but not both. The switch often happens automatically if you're already receiving spousal benefits, but you should notify them of the death. Timing matters—remarrying before age 60 can affect eligibility. It's a big change, but the SSA is set up to help you through it.