Question 4013 of 287 · Texas Life, Accident and Health Agent Exam

Which Social Security benefit is paid to a surviving spouse caring for a child under age 16?

Exactly one answer is correct.

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Correct answer to question 4013

  • D: Mother's or father's (survivor) benefit

Explanation

Survivor benefits include payments to a spouse who cares for a young child of the deceased worker, and to the child. The benefit stops when the child reaches the stated age, which leads to the blackout period until the spouse reaches retirement age.

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