Going to Social Security today
 

to see if I can collect surviorship benefits on my ex spouse. This means a lot to me and I am nervous. I'm not sure how long it will take to know if I am eligible though. Like whether or not I need to wait for an approval letter.

barbara

Good luck Barbara! Let us know how it went. :)

Thanks you two.

The lady at social security said I do not qualify and I debated the issue. She told me after awhile she would look it up and then said she would file a claim but I would get a rejection letter. I told her to please file the claim. I do not understand her reasoning when everything I read points to me being eligible. I went home and looked it up under Title II which is what she used to file it under. It looks rather complicated on that page so I will go back and read it again.

I hope you get it Barbara, keep the faith. :D You can always appeal their decision too if they reject the claim. :p

Barb

It is always so complicated.

Sending good vibes.

Donna

Barb, there are so many rules where this is concerned. I know one of them has to do with the length of the marriage. They may allow some that are under the 10 yrs, but ones that are just a few years get turned down.

:hug:

Thank you Pam, Donna, and Curious.

Barbara

Dear Befuddled,
It is good to follow up on these things and go through the steps even if the results are not what we want -- at least you will know.
You are great to deal with these bureaucracies. I have little patience for them and put off dealing with important stuff for years.
M.

Thank you Mari,

I normally do not do well but what I applied for was so important to me I guess I stepped up to the plate in my favor hopefully.

barbara