In this case, you will receive a combination of benefits that will equal the higher spouse benefit
Regarding benefits retirement. What happens to my benefit amounts if I retire before reaching the full retirement age?
Your benefit amount as a spouse will be reduced .The reduction will vary based on your date of birth. The maximum reduction for benefits starting at age 62 is 30 percent for someone born in 1946 .It will increase to 35 percent for those born in 1960 or later.)  For more information about your estimated benefit amount if you retire before reaching full 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 .