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If you're married to someone who makes more money than you, you can get more Social Security by claiming spousal benefits. This is how it works.
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1. Maximum Spouse's Benefit is 50% of your Spouse's Primary Sum Assured.
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2. Social Security will give you whichever is greater: your own benefit or your spouse's benefit, but not both.
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3. There is no additional credit for the spouse after the age of full retirement.
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4. You can't claim your spouse's Social Security disability.
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5. You may still be able to receive their benefits if you are divorced.
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6. If you have remarried, you cannot claim the benefits of your ex.
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7. Lives up to 100% of the deceased spouse's benefit.
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