If my husband dies first, do I get his SSI? I live in Idaho. Thanks so much for your input

Cuatro, it doesn't matter what state you live in. Social Security is administered by the U.S. Government.

Here is a link to their website. The answers to whatever questions you have can be found on their website. If you cannot find it, you can contact them for the information directly. Since I do not know your age, his age, how long you have been married, either of your work histories, or if there are young children involved, I cannot give you a cut and dry answer. If you go to their web site, there will be no misunderstandings or confusion as to what you are eligible for.

Please keep in mind that if your husband dies, there are certain requirements you must meet for you to begin collecting on his SSI. It just doesn't happen automatically if he passes away.
Social Security Online - Widows, Widowers & Other Survivors - Qualify and Apply

Depends on your state laws. There are many factors to this question, such as if his income is less then yours, how long you been married, had he any previous marriage. Call social security they will best advise you.. 1-800-772-1213

MissAdvice, I don't mean to be argumentative here but it does not depend on state laws. Social Security is a Federally regulated agency.

Ruby please call them at 1-800-772-1213. Income is based upon the cost of living. I asked about my mom at one point. I ask them if she moved to New York, would it affect her income, I was told yes, because the cost of living is higher there. You can not receive a spoused full benefiits, they only pay 75 percent of the benefit. Should you need more info I have left you with a number. This is my last response on this matter

Missadvice, I understand completely what you are saying. I am not disagreeing completely with you. The scenario you are talking about is not relevant to quatro's question. She lives in Idaho and is not talking about moving. We have an obligation here to answer each poster's individual question. What you are stating on your second post is true, but it is STILL regulated by the Federal Government. They are the ones that calculate the cost of living based upon each state. Not the state as you originally seem to suggest in your first post. The information I supplied her with will not change. The link I gave to her is for the SSA. The phone number you have supplied is the exact same one that is on that web site. My original post is completely correct.

I think it would be beneficial for you to read the rules of this web site before you start giving people undeserved "bad" reputation. I don't understand why you seem so contentious, and insistent upon forcing your opinion. I was not beligerent or belittling in my response to you.

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MissAdvice disagrees: That's so not true, I have to tell you that those folks who live in New York will receive a higher benefit then those in Texas, because each place has a different cost of living

First let me call your attention to the suggested guidelines on using the comments feature found here.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/feedba...ure-24951.html

Second, I found NOTHING untrue about Ruby's response. Social Security is a FEDERAL program. It is administered by a FEDERAL Agency. No where in the OP's question or Ruby's response was an issue raised about how the amount of benefit's is calculated. Whether there is a regional cost of living adjustment to benefits, I don't know. I do find it interesting that the quick calculator that you find on their site does NOT ask for location info in providing an estimate of benefits.

The ONLY untrue statement that was made in this thread was yours: "Depends on your state laws." If you had said state RULES instead of laws, the statement would not have been incorrect, but as you stated it, it was.

As Ruby said, we pride ourselves on the quality of the advice we give. And Ruby's responsers here were a higher quality than yours. Plus you compounded things by giving her a totally undeserved negative comment. Please be more careful about how you answer questions and using the comments feature in the future.

SSI makes monthly payments to people with low income and limited resources who are 65 or older, or blind or disabled. Your child under age 18 can qualify if he or she meets Social Security's definition of disability for children, and if his or her income and resources fall within the eligibility limits. The amount of the SSI payment is different from one state to another because some states add to the SSI payment. Your local Social Security office can tell you more about your state's total SSI payment.

1-800-772-1213

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MissAdvice disagrees:
WELL I think you should consider more research, SOCIAL SECURITY HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH STATES... SSI makes monthly payments to people with low income and limited resources who are 65 or older, or blind or disabled. Your child under age 18 can quali

Did you bother reading the Guidelines I linked to? Did you bother reading what I actually said? No where did I say it didn't have to do with the states. All that has been said is that Social Security is a FEDERAL program regulated by a Federal agency. Do you deny that? Do you say that is not a true statement? If you are going to give someone a negative comment make sure your facts are correct.

Scott Miss Advice will not be able to answer, she has been banned for multiple violations last night and several of her more hateful posts deleted.

But no she wanted to twist everything certain people said and argueing with them.

SSI is non transferable. It is "welfare for disabled" and administered by the state in which you live even though it is a federal program. Once a disabled person receiving SSI dies, the benefits are not transferable to the surviving spouse or children. You would have to be found eligible on your own.