Questions: Multiple Choice The period of time during which a surviving spouse does not qualify for Social Security survivor or retirement benefits is called: A. The Waiting Period B. The Elimination Period C. The Blackout Period D. The Restricted Period Submit

The answer is C. The Blackout Period

The waiting period generally refers to the time an individual must wait before they are eligible to receive certain benefits, such as unemployment or disability benefits. It is not specifically related to Social Security survivor or retirement benefits.

The elimination period is a term often used in insurance policies, particularly disability insurance, to describe the time between the onset of a disability and when benefits begin to be paid. It is not applicable to Social Security survivor or retirement benefits.

The blackout period in Social Security refers to the time during which a surviving spouse does not receive benefits. This period typically occurs after the youngest child reaches age 16 and before the surviving spouse reaches age 60, at which point they may qualify for widow's or widower's benefits.

The restricted period is not a recognized term in the context of Social Security survivor or retirement benefits.