Benefits paid to you as a spouse will not decrease your spouse s retirement benefit. In fact , the value of the benefits you may receive, added to their benefits, may help your spouse decide if taking benefits sooner may be more advantageous. Is it possible that your retirement income would be reduced?
By applying, do I qualify if my spouse is already receiving benefits when I submit the application?
no problem if you and your spouse apply at the same time, we will also check your eligibility for spouse benefits. If you qualify, your application will automatically serve as a request for spousal benefits.