Question

After the blackout period has ended, the widow or widower may receive a Social Security income benefit based on the ___________.

A. FICA taxes that are paid by employers
B. PIA of the deceased spouse
C. Social Security Death Benefit
D. FICA taxes that are paid by the employees

Answer 1

A widow or widower may receive a Social Security income benefit based on the deceased spouse's Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) after the blackout period.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the blackout period has ended, the widow or widower may receive a Social Security income benefit based on the PIA (Primary Insurance Amount) of the deceased spouse. The PIA reflects the amount of benefit the deceased was entitled to based on their lifetime earnings and contributions to the Social Security system through the payroll tax. The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) system ensures that Survivors' benefits are available to the family members of a worker who has died, including spouses, dependent children, and under certain conditions, dependent parents.