The OASDI program pays survivor benefits to eligible family members based on the

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The OASDI program pays survivor benefits to eligible family members based on the deceased workers earning record. Explain whether each of the following persons would be eligible for OASI survivor benefits based on the deceased workers earnings record. Treat each situation seperately.

A. A surviving spouse, age 35, who is caring for an unmarried child under 16

B. A son, age 19, who is attending college full time.

C. A surviving spouse, age 60, who has been out of the labor force for several years.

Explanation / Answer

A

Yes the surviving spouse will be eligible for OASI survivor benefits as per the eligibility criteria which says that

She should be married to the worker at least 9 months (3 months in the case of accidental death) and regardless of the age if she is caring for a child who is under age 18 the should be eligible.

B

Yes the son will be eligible given the condition he is attending the full time school at age 18 and through end of school term in which age 19 is attained. As the eligibility of child is that he should be under the age of 18 years and unmarried.

c)

Yes the spouse will be eligible with reduced benefit. The Widow age 60-64 is eligible with reduced benefit.

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