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How Can I File For Spousal Benefits If Social Security's Offices Are Closed?

Hello Larry, I am US citizen. I want to apply for a part of SS of my husband, whom we are married 3 times : 8 y.6 m., 2y.7 m. and we are married now more than 1 y.5 m . We was at SS office with my husband last year and they told to us, that we must come back after July 11 2020. But pandermia is now !!!! I want to apply at December 2020, at September 2020 I will be 63 y.o. Who can help me in Lakeland Fl? Can I apply on-line (web-site)?
Please, help to me.
with respect
Lana

Hi Lana,

You may be able to file for spousal benefits online (https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib) if you aren't already collecting Social Security retirement benefits on your own record. If you aren't able to file online, though, you can apply by telephone. To apply by telephone or make an appointment to apply, you'll need to call Social Security's toll free number 1-800-772-1213.

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Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Sep 23 2020 - 9:56am
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