Of course. As you might know, Social Security can provide you, your spouse, and other eligible members of your family with benefits.
That's nice and all, but what about benefits for a spouse?
Well, even if you never worked under Social Security, you may still qualify for benefits if you are the spouse or divorced spouse of a retired worker.
Yes, that is my understanding. But what about retirement benefits?
Our Retirement Planner will show you how you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits and about possible benefits you may be eligible for on someone else's record.
Is it also true that if the spouse also worked for Social Security, she has an effect on the benefit?
Yes, that is correct. His or her Social Security benefit on your record may be affected.
I see. And if she didn't work under Social Security that would not be an issue, right?
Yes, that is correct.
And when would benefits be payable for my spouse?