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Disability and divorced spouse benefits
I and currently 47 on disability benefits for several years after a spine accident on the job as a first responder. I was married for just over 10 years divorced now about 10 years. I learned recently there is something called divorced spouse benefits. It was told to me to check into receiving money based on his earnings. He's still working and lives several states away. I believe I'm receiving my max disability benefits. But wanted to know more about divorced spouse benefits. Or would it only apply once I reach full retirement age?
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You have to wait till you're 62 years old to receive spousal or divorce spousal benefits.
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Calculation of Estimate (SS)
Question: The estimates provided on our SS statements are based on current employment, but if you retire prior to full retirement age and do not start your benefit until the full retirement age, does the amount you receive go down because you have not worked for a few years? example: I retired at 62 but my full retirement age for SS is 67. Since I have no W-2 income from 62 to 67, do those $0 earned reduce the amount I would receive? I wasn't sure if the 'high 35' was only years worked, or if all the years count and the zero's hurt the calculation. Also, as a civil servant with TSP, do the withdrawals affect SS estimates as income for the appropriate year after retirement? Thank you for explaining or pointing me to a video that explains it.
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@Kyle Bowman yes, the numbers today project forward that you will continue working at about the same level.
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@Kat Dillman you need to go into your My SSA account, and it's kind of complicated. It's not a very good one. It's very difficult to understand, but they do have one on the SSA.gov website.
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Is there a monthly statement sent out?
I never have received a letter or email giving me a statement of how much the government takes out of my SSDI/SS check?. I just get a check deposited in my account no information nothing. It was a bigger amount at the start then received an IRMAA letter and the amount dropped and dropped again when I went on disability. Thank you
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You should have received a letter telling you that they're gonna start taking more out. I would call Social Security and make sure they have your correct address.
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@Christine Rodriguez hi Christine, thanks for the question. Make sure you watch my video course on CDRs, and that way you'll be prepared, but the number one thing is: don't worry about them till you actually get it. Just go on with your life.
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@George Santana if you talk about Social Security benefits, they continue, but they will take the Medicare Part B premium out of that. There are a lot of other financial gaps that you're responsible for if you just sign up for Part A and Part B. You can reach out to our partners at Chapter Medicare, and they can help you find a plan in your area. 352-841-0632
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I might not have understood your question completely. I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. Go ahead and make a recorded video, and I'll play it during my live Q&A. Maybe I'll be able to give you a better answer after I understand what your question is.
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@M Franklin if you are eligible and your benefits are less than half of his full benefit amount, then absolutely, but you still have the annual earnings limit to deal with until you hit your full retirement age.
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