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Can I still get survivors benefits for my son if his father did not earn enough credits?My sons father passed away and I went to file for social security but told me I could not get anything because he did not earn enough credits. So what happens now. I raise my son all by myself with no help fromt he state? I live in Texas by the way Attorney answers (1)
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Answered over 2 years ago.
Social Security Lawyers in Troy, MI.
Unfortunately, if the father did not earn enough credits, there are no survivor's benefits.
Additionally, survivor's benefits are regulated by the Social Security Administration, not by the states. You can check with your state agencies for other assistance programs.
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