Even if you do not qualify on someone else's record some members of your family could get benefits under your record.
Could I get benefits as a spouse?
Yes, if you have never worked under Social Security, you could get spouse's retirement benefits as long as you are 62 years of age or older and your spouse is all ready receiving retirement or disability benefits.
What happens if my spouse is all ready receiving benefits when I apply?
If you spouse and you apply at the same time or spouse is receiving benefits all ready, then we will automatically check your eligibility for benefits as a spouse.
Is there a maximum a family can get in benefits?
Yes, and the total depends on your spouse's benefits amount and the number of family members who would qualify on the same record; but generally the total amount the your spouse and family members can receive is about 150 to 180 percent of the worker's full retirement benefit.
Is there a way to find out about benefits if I was looking for my family?
Do you know you could find information about benefits for your family by going to "Benefits For Your Family" and reading there?
No, I did not know there was a specific area for that information.
Have you never been married or had children?
No, I am married and also had children.