Women who visit the Web site are also able to apply for Social Security spouse's benefits online. While both men and women can use the online application, the SSA says that more women than men qualify as the spouse of a retired worker. Statistics show that of the more than 700,000 people who apply for spouse's benefits annually, more than 90 percent are women. The Hartford Courant. The historical data presented are for illustrative purposes only.
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