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When Can My Wife Get Spousal Social Security?

My wife is 55. I'm on Social Security. When can she get Spousal Social Security?



Hi. Unless your wife has a child in her care who is eligible for benefits on your account, the earliest that she could possibly qualify for spousal benefits is when she's age 62 (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.03/handbook-0305.html).

Best, Jerry

Posted:
August 22, 2021