Ahh, that explains it. Bill had always been either a state or federal employee. As such, I don't think he paid into SS. He paid into a different fund.

There was a lump sum payment from the feds when he died, but it went to me, as they were both minors. I put it into a college fund that paid their tuition. So both were able to graduate with no tuition debt. I have always been delighted they weren't saddled with THAT on graduation!!
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