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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A widow(er), surviving divorced spouse, or remarried widow(er) who has a disability as defined in part 220 of this chapter is eligible for an annuity only if the disability began before the end of a period which:
(a) Begins in the later of:
(1) The month in which the employee died;
(2) The last month for which the widow(er) or surviving divorced spouse was entitled to an annuity for having the employee's child in care; or
(3) The last month for which the widow(er) or surviving divorced spouse was entitled to a previous annuity based on disability; and
(b) Ends with the earlier of:
(1) The month before the month in which the widow(er) or surviving divorced spouse or remarried widow(er) become 60 years old; or
(2) The last day of the last month of a 7–year period (84 consecutive months) following the month in which the period began.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.216.68 Disability period for widow(er), surviving divorced spouse, or remarried widow(er) - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-20-employees-benefits/cfr-sect-20-216-68/
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