I am retired from the federal government and receive a generous civil service pension. Although I worked sufficient quarters before and after my federal employment, because of “offset” I receive only a small amount of what I would ordinarily receive from social security. My wife receives a full social security benefit, am I eligible to receive benefits through her social security?

My husband will be at full retirement in April 2023. He will begin drawing at that time. When can I draw spousal benefits? If I do will my personal benefits continue to grow?

I am 72 and started drawing SS when I was 70 in order to get max benefits. When I reached FRA (66) my PIA was $2222. My question is regarding my spouses upcoming filing for SS benefits at her FRA (66 1/2). Since she had low earnings over her lifetime, she should receive 1/2 of my PIA. Does that $2222 PIA that I have get adjusted for COLA that occurred over the years since I started my SS or is it frozen at $2222.

My husband is 74. Both our children are adopted and have autism/FASD. Both collected disabled adult child SS for several years. Our daughter no longer qualifies (tho we may appeal this). Can I receive spousal benefits (I am 17 years younger and work). Our son is getting ready to move into a group home. He is permanently disabled. I would like to know if I qualify, perhaps for retroactive payments, and also if our son moving into a group home affects my potential ability to receive spousal benefits. Thank you.

Hello Larry, I filed for 100% benefits when I reached age but am still working part time to make ends meet. My wife turned 60 this year but only has 4 credits because of a bi-polar condition she’s lived with her whole life. Not diagnosed or medicated until her late forties we never pursued disability as she couldn’t work. Will she ever be eligible for SS benefits?

I retired at 67 and received the 8% increase in my benefits. I was under the impression that spousal benefits would be 50% of this amount. SSA has informed me that is incorrect. Spousal benefits are 50% of the amount I would have received if I began taking my benefits at 66. Is this correct?

If I am almost two years younger than my husband, and I don't have enough credits for social security paid in, can I still get spousal benefits even if he hasn't started to draw on his own or retired yet? Do I have to wait until he retires and draws his before I am allowed to draw on his? Thank you

I am 71 years old and have been collecting retirement benefits since I was 70. My (unmarried) partner is 61, a teacher, and belongs to the State's retirement system. Her anticipated retirement benefit is greater than what she would receive from Social Security, and greater than 50% of my retirement benefit. If we were to get married, can she collect spousal benefits on my earnings? If so, would she have to repay them when she starts collecting her retirement?

I am 64 years old and my wife is 63 years old.

1. We both qualify for our own social security benefits. Due to wage discrepancy between us, my wife will qualify for spousal benefits. Does the age my wife claims her own social security benefit effect her spousal benefits amount?

2. If I wait until age 70 to claim my social security benefit, does that increase my wife's spousal benefit amount?

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My wife is considering collecting SSA at 62 in 2023, $780 reduced benefit. I intend on collecting in 2023 as well with my FRA in September 2023, $3087. When can she collect her spousal benefit and how is her benefit calculated?
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