RS 00615: Computation of Monthly Benefits Amounts
TN 24 (09-02)
A. BACKGROUND
Effective January 1979, remarried widow(er)'s are entitled to the full rate. Prior to January 1979, remarried widow(er)'s were entitled to half of the PIA or the MSSR.
B. PROCEDURE - MSSR INVOLVED
Recompute the remarried widow(er)'s rate based on the PIA (including DRCs) and compare with the MSSR. Pay the higher rate.