How far back can you go back to get spousal survivor benefits? I was getting Social Security at the time of my wife's death in 2004. If so, how many checks is to be received?
By Frank D from Memphis, TN
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For heavens sake! Call your local Social Security Office and talk to them about this.
Please - for correct answers - go to your SS office and ask your questions.
I do not believe you can ever draw more than one benefit check so you have probably not missed out on any checks.
Also, benefits are not paid for "arrears/past" in a case like this as the benefit period can only begin at the time of filing. Then - if/when case is approved - the SS would pay benefits from the date of filing. That is the reason you sometimes hear of someone receiving a large check for "back payment" from SS as it may take several months or even years for a final decision to be made.
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