Anyone know about Social Security benefits?

I know sam takes it out and I'll never get to use it.

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does the surviving spouse continue to receive their benefit?

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What the surviving spouse can do is apply for the higher benefit of the two.

Thanks for the info guys

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If an old married couple both are receiving SS...and one of them passes...does the surviving spouse continue to receive their benefit?

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I believe the surving spouse gets the higher of the two.

Real life example. My mom and dad were married for 25 years then divorced. My moms SS check was $950 a month. When my Dad passed my moms check increased to $1600.