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Widows are waiting months for the benefits meant to help them after loss

Kathy Quitno-Bolt was still numb when she started calling Social Security days after her husband’s sudden death in July. Steve, her partner of 25 years and husband of 13, died four days after being diagnosed with lung cancer — just enough time for their daughter to arrive and say goodbye.

Widows are waiting months for the benefits meant to help them after loss

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