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Reductions to Benefits. 1  You can apply for Social Security survivor benefits as early as age 60. If you file between age 60 and your survivor full retirement age, you will receive somewhere between 71 - 99% of your deceased spouseâs basic benefit amount.
Key Points. 1  Social Security eligibility depends on your birth year. 2  Reduced benefits are available at age 62. 3  The longer you wait to begin collecting, the higher your payment will be up to age 70.  Your family members may be able to receive benefits based on your record.