Retroactive benefits are a one-time payment that theSocial Security Administration (SSA)can make to people who delay filing for retirement benefits beyond theirfull or “normal” retirement age(66 for many, 67 for those born in 1960 or later).23 In other words, if you file for benefits afte...
between age 66 and 67.You would get a divorced spousal benefit only if it's greater than the amount you've earned on your own work record when you apply. Social Security pays the higher of the two amounts — not both. Divorced spousal benefits end if you remarry.To apply, you must ...
This means that even though the WEP does not directly impact Spousal Benefits of an individual, the Spousal Benefit is still reduced since the PIA of the other spouse is impacted. This impact occurs regardless of whether the person receiving the Spousal Benefit is receiving a pension...
If your spouse claims Social Security benefits early, it will reduce benefits for both of you with one exception. If you're providing care for a child who is under age 16 and receivesSocial Security disability benefits(referred to as a "qualifying child"), your spousal benefits won't be re...
Social Security Benefits: Benefits for Spouses | ssa.gov Social Security Benefit Amounts | ssa.gov Social Security: Benefits for Your Family | ssa.govTable of Contents Introduction Age 62: The earliest you can claim Social Security Social Security at full retirement age (FRA): What it means ...