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If My Wife Starts Drawing Spousal Benefits Before Her Full Retirement Age Would She Still Get My Full Amount If I Die First?

If my wife claimed spousal benefit at 65 , her full retirement would be 66 6 months, would she still receive my full amount if I died first?

Hi. Yes, provided that your wife is at least full retirement age (FRA) or older at the time of your death.

Best, Jerry

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Aug 3 2022 - 11:44am
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