If you are currently receiving a retirement Spouse annuity, the total of your Widow(er)'s annuity will be compared to the amount you are now receiving. If the calculation of your Widow(er)'s annuity results in an amount that is less than what you are currently receiving as a spouse, your Widow(er)'s annuity will be increased to equal that amount. Your Widow(er)'s annuity amount will never be less than the annuity you were receiving in the month before the employee's death.
This guarantee does not apply to a Surviving Divorced Spouse annuity.