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Do you get widows pension and old age pension? Understanding Your Social Security Survivor Benefits

According to the Social Security Administration, surviving spouses can receive benefits, but the total payout is limited to the highest benefit for which they qualify. Many people who are eligible for both a personal retirement benefit and a survivor's benefit ask: **Do you get widows pension and old age pension**? The short answer is no, you cannot collect both simultaneously, but you can switch between the two to maximize your total lifetime benefits.