was sent. We called to confirm everything and they told us that my father filed his pension as "single", therefore my mother cannot get the pension. I looked into this twice as I thought it may be a mistake. It wasn't. I let the issue go, but it still bothers me, I believe she is entitled to it, they were married over 60 years. Is it wise to fight this or am I just winning a losing battle? Thanks
Like Gladimhere says, most pension plans have a choice of whether to continue the pension for the surviving spouse. Your dad chose not to, for whatever reason.