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Social Security Spouse Benefits - SmartAsset
Are you wondering when is the best time for your spouse to claim benefits? This can be a complex decision. Generally, spouse benefits are available if 100% of the lower earning spouse’s Full Retirement Age benefit is less than 50% of the higher earning spouse’s Full Retirement Age benefits. Spouse benefits reach their maximum amount of 50% at the spouses Full Retirement Age. Becca Stanek CEPF for SmartAsset fully explains here…
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It’s been hard for me had breast cancer at young age had breast removed and they replaced them then got blood poisoning almost died had to have emergency surgery in middle of night after strongest I’ve antibiotics to get infection down enough to redo surgery all over. I’ve not got to see a doctor in4 years now due to social media and social security uses my chart of medical history for last 20 years
Also had 1200 dollars stolen off my card and took papers to office had proof fdic insured but wouldn’t give my money back. I only draw a little over 700 part social security because husband works. I worked since I was 15 years old several jobs went to tech school was medical assistant but social media paints a very different picture wich keeps me and husband fighting so now getting a divorce after37 years. I can’t get lawyer here I’ve tried several and my son died in suicide watch because social media because they thought they wad going to have to pay me because took all my C to paypal venmo apple and Google pay. They watch me with Ai 24/7 for 30 years. Blamed me when I didn’t even know what was going on till recently when I saw my file being carried around ask me sign wanted me out said I was fired and called me a natzee I was born here’s yes I was mad and sick from it had nervous breakdown worried over my grandkids my son had 3 kids with no father now I tried best I could never paid for any work I did it all goes somewhere else
Charlotte,
Our heart goes out to you for your healthcare issues, which you obviously have been struggling with for a long time, as well as the more recent issues you’ve had with your finances and in your personal life. You haven’t provided your age, but since you say you are now receiving “over 799 part social security” I assume you are receiving either your own SS retirement benefits and possibly spousal benefits from your husband. Those benefits should continue un-interrupted even after your divorce from your husband is finalized (although you should contact Social Security to advise them of the divorce once finalized). In addition to your Social Security benefits, you may also wish to visit this website sponsored by the National Council on Aging – http://www.benefitscheckup.org – to get a full assessment of all public assistance which may be available where you live. At this site, you can simply enter your zip code, answer a few very basic questions, and get back a complete listing of all public assistance you may be eligible for, including contact information for each.
Charlotte, we wish you well, and if you have any specific questions about your Social Security benefits please feel free to contact us directly at [email protected], or call us directly at 1.888.750.2622 to speak directly with one of our Social Security Advisors.
Russell Gloor
Certified Social Security Advisor
The AMAC Foundation