Benefits For Your Spouse 
Even if you have never worked under Social Security , you may be able to get spouse s retirement benefits if you are at least 62 years of age and your spouse is receiving retirement or disability benefits. You can also qualify for Medicare at age 65. If you are divorced , you may still be able to get benefits on your ex - spouse's record. For information on the requirements for Divorced Spouse's Benefits , read " If You Are Divorced You can receive the spouse's benefit no matter what your age is if you are caring for their child who is also receiving benefits. 

How Much Will I Receive? 
If you qualify and apply for your own retirement benefits and for benefits as a spouse , we always pay your own benefits first. If your benefits as a spouse are higher than your own retirement benefits , you will get a combination of benefits equaling the higher spouse benefit. If you begin receiving benefits : between age 62 and your full retirement age , the amount will be permanently reduced by a percentage based on the number of months up to your full retirement age. If you are under full retirement age and you continue to work while receiving benefits , your benefits may be affected by the retirement earnings test. at your full retirement age , your benefit as a spouse cannot exceed one - half of your spouse's full retirement amount. If you were born before January 2 , 1954 and have already reached full retirement age , you can choose to receive only the spouse s benefit and delay receiving your retirement benefit until a later date. If your spouse is full retirement age and applying for spouse s benefits only , they can apply online by using the retirement application. Your spouse can also contact us to schedule an appointment. If your spouse s birthday is January 2 , 1954 or later , the option to take only one benefit at full retirement age no longer exists. If your spouse files for one benefit , they will be effectively filing for all retirement o

user: Hi, good afternoon. I was searching about retirement benefits and have some doubts. I wanted to know how much i could receive in case i qualify for retirements benefits but i got spouse benefits as well?

assistant: I understand you want to know what can apply to you in case you have both situations, isn't?

user: Yes, that's correct, i want to know about that.

assistant: Perfect. Well, if that scenario happens to you, you'll always receive your retirement benefits first.

user: Oh, so good to know that. Look, another question. what about if my spouse is at retirement age already? Can apply for this condition?

assistant: Sure. If your spouse is at full retirement age, then can apply via online, making use of the retirement application. Another option if for your spouse contact us directly to schedule an appointment.

user: Umm, i'll take that into account if needed. Now, what can you tell me in case i'm not located in the U.S? Do you have any option for that?

assistant: Yes, there are options. If you happens to be outside the U.S or any of its territories, you can contact your nearest U.S social security office, U.S embassy or consulate. They'll help you out in that regard.

user: Pretty nice to know that, thank you dearly. Now, i'm asking this for a friend. Her spouse is already receiving benefits and he's applying. There's anything he needs to know about?

assistant: Yeah, you can tell him  that probably  is being evaluated for eligibility as well. If he qualify, then his application will turn automatically in a request for spousal benefits.

user: Oh, 'ill make sure to tell him soon. Look, what happens once i start to get benefits?

assistant: Well, if you're between 62 and your full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced until you reach your full retirement age. That would work in a percentage.