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MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL B. SURVIVORS BENEFITS Survivors’ benefits are "earned" on a quarter or "credit" basis, (credits are earned as described in I.A. Retirement Benefits). Only if the deceased worker had sufficient credits in Social Security are benefits payable. The exact amount of credits required to receive benefits depend on the worker's age at death. Generally, the older the worker at death, the more credits required for survivors’ payments. Benefits are available to a survivor who is a/an: 1. Widow(er) at any age who is caring for the deceased workers child (under age 16 or disabled). 2. Widow(er) who is age 60 (50 if disabled) who is not caring for a child. Remarriage after age 60 (50 if disabled) will not prevent payment if the worker died prior to remarriage. 3. Divorced widow(er) caring for an entitled child (under age 16 or disabled). Length of marriage does not apply. 4. Unmarried child under age 18, or between ages 18 and 19 if still attending elementary or high school full-time. If the child is disabled before age 22, they can receive benefits as long as they remain disabled. (Includes stepchildren if parent and stepparent are married one (1) year or more. Benefits may also be available if the putative father dies prior to paternity verification or if children(ren) are illegitimate and paternity is established.) C. DISABILITY BENEFITS Disability is earned on a quarter or "credit" basis as are retirement and survivor's benefits. The required amount of credit required to receive benefits depends on the age of the applicant at time of disability. If the applicant is younger than age 50 at the time of disability, credits needed vary between 6-20. Benefits are available to disabled applicants and their families for: 1. Unmarried children under age 18, or age 19 if attending elementary or high school full-time. If the child is disabled before age 22, they can receive benefits as long as the child remains disabled. (Stepchildren may also be eligible if the parent and stepparent have been married one (1) year or more. Benefits may also be available if the putative father dies prior to paternity verification or if child(ren) are illegitimate and paternity is established.) APPENDIX B POSSIBLE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS Division of Social Services Medical Assistance Manual 19 Aug 25 MTL 12/25 SURVIVORS BENEFITS