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The Social Security Administration implemented the deemed filing rule to prevent double-dipping. Prior to the rule, if spousal benefits were higher than an individual benefit, the person could ...
A Social Security spousal rule that was around for decades ended this year for the last eligible retirees — those who turned 70 on Jan. 1, 2024. The rule allowed recipients to switch between ...
The file-and-suspend rule previously allowed an individual at full retirement age or older to apply for Social Security benefits and immediately suspend them so his spouse could collect spousal ...
Image source: Getty Images. 1. Your spouse must qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. You cannot claim spousal benefits on your partner's work record unless they have a work history ...
As it is with regular Social Security benefits, you don't have to claim spousal benefits at your full retirement age; you can claim starting at age 62, but your monthly benefit will be reduced ...
When you claim standard (retired worker) Social Security benefits, the amount you receive at your full retirement age is your primary insurance amount . Social Security spousal benefits are based ...
Image source: Getty Images. Qualification 2: You're at least 62 years old. Just like Social Security retirement benefits, you generally must be at least 62 to claim a spousal benefit.The same full ...
Image source: Getty Images. 1. You don't need to still be married to claim spousal benefits. You might assume that if you're no longer married to your spouse, you're not eligible to collect Social ...