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Can I Suspend My Disability Benefits And Only Receive Spousal Benefits?

I am on disability benefits ssdi receiving max 860 it has turned into retirement. I also receive from spousal retirement but not able to receive full benefit due to ssdi am I able to suspend my disability benefits and only receive spousal retirement for higher benefits?

Hi. No. If you voluntarily suspend your own benefits, any other Social Security benefits you receive would also be suspended (https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/suspend.html).

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 13 2022 - 6:28pm
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