To estimate your future spouse 's , widow 's , or widower 's benefits under the GPO  you need two things :   The estimated " gross " monthly amount of your pension from your government job not covered by Social Security .
Is that all of the information I need?
you need two things :s   The estimated " gross " monthly amount of your pension from your government job not covered by Social Security The estimated monthly amount of your Social Security benefit as a spouse , widow , or widower before the effect of GPO
I do not have access to my spouses records, can you help?
please call our toll free number at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 If you are deaf or hard of hearing , call our TTY number at 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778  or contact your local Social Security office
IS anyone not eligible?
Some individuals are exempt from the offset
What is it based off of?
If you will be eligible for a Social Security retirement benefit based on your own earnings:r   As well as a higher benefit based on your spouse 's earnings ,  it will also affect your benefits as a spouse , widow , or widower .
What if i retire before retirement age?
please call our toll free number at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 If you are deaf or hard of hearing , call our TTY number at 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778 or contact your local Social Security office
What if I spouse gets benefits?