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is spouse eligible for benefits if not working and husband receiving SSD?

Sep
14
2011
By Guest (not verified)

My husband is on SSD. I have been unemployed since Feb 2011. We are raising 2 minor grandchildren. Am I eligible for any spouses' benefits?

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Disability Benefits - Social Security

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Submitted by Site Admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 22:45

Yes, this may be possible depending on your age.

Benefits are payable to you if age 62 or older, unless you collect a higher Social Security benefit based on your earnings record. The spouse benefit amount will be permanently reduced by a percentage based on the number of months up to your full retirement age.

When you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, a dependent grandchild may also qualify.

Check with Social Security for your situation.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dfamily2.htm

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dfamily4.htm

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