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Can a person collect a Widows Pension and Social Security benefits simultaneously?

Someone I know is about to begin receiving Widows Benefits. When she reaches a certain age, she is also entitled to Social Security benefits. Will one cancel out the other? Or can they both be received simultaneously?

Public Comments

1. Yes you can collect both death benefits from a pension and social security at the same time.

2. she can receive both