Your benefits may change due to changes that arise in your life.
Do you or a family member receive SSI?
Yes, I do.
In this case, certain changes in your life could affect the eligibility for an increase in your benefits.
How disappointing. But I understand. If that's case do I still getting more retirement benefits?
Yes. If you fulfill the requirements, you get an additional amount on your ex-spouse's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount.
Okay. May I know how to get in touch with Social Security for more information. Do you have a TTY number?
Yes, our TTY number is 1-800-325-0778.
By the way, to start receiving retirement benefits, if I am less than the age for full retirement, will my benefit be reduced?
If you are between age 62 and your full retirement age, the benefits amount will be permanently reduced by a percentage based on the number of months up to your full retirement age.
It seems unfair to me that the percentage is reduced, can I appeal to that and that they keep it? What life events could affect my benefits?
There are many life events that could affect the amount you receive in benefits, such as a failure to report a change could result in an overpayment for you.
What if my spouse dies?
In the event that your spouse dies, you could be eligible for a higher survivor benefit based on his work.
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