and if my ex's benefits are higher ?
f you are eligible for retirement benefits on your own record and divorced spouse 's benefits , we will pay the retirement benefit first .If the benefit on your ex - spouse 's record is higher , you will get an additional amount on your ex - spouse 's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount .
and what if that changes?
Yes, you would get an additional amount on your ex - spouse 's record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount .