Can you collect Social Security disability if you never worked and are divorced?

Answer 1

Yes, under certain circumstances. If you are the spouse or ex-spouse (married at least 10 years) of a worker who has earned at least 40 social security work credits, you would qualify for "spousal benefits" equaling 50% of your husband's or wife's retirement payment. You can only receive retirement benefits if you are at least 62 years old and your spouse has applied for his or her own benefits.

The widow, widower, or ex-spouse (if married at least 10 years) of a qualifying worker may receive survivors' benefits as early as age 60 for retirement, or age 50 for disability. You may collect benefits at any age if you are caring for the decedent's minor children under age 16.

If you don't qualify for regular Social Security benefits, you may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you are at least 65 years old or disabled. SSI is means-tested assistance for people with no or low income and few assets.

For more information, see Sources and Related Links, below.

Answer 2

Possibly. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under a spouse's or ex-spouse's (if married at least 10 years) work record, or under a parent's work record if you became disabled before age 22.

If you are not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a form of welfare that doesn't require you to have a work history. You may also qualify for other state and federal assistance.

For more information, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm EST.

Answer 3

Only if you became disabled before age 22 and have, or had, a parent who qualified for Social Security benefits under his or her work record. Otherwise, no.

If you have little or no income and few assets, you may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other forms of federal and state aid, however.

Answer 4

No. Social Security benefits are earned by the number of quarters worked and paid into the system. If you do not work and pay into the system, you do not earn benefits. The Salvation Army and a few other organizations have programs to help ex-prisoners get back on their feet or even on their feet. That is about it.

Answer 5

Possibly. Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits under an ex-spouse's (if married at least 10 years) work record, or under a parent's work record if you became disabled before age 22.

If you are not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a form of welfare that doesn't require you to have a work history. You may also qualify for other state and federal assistance.

For more information, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm EST.

Answer 6

Yes, if you are the spouse or minor dependent of someone who has at least 40 credits (basically, calendar quarters in which Medicare payroll taxes were paid).

Answer 7

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