I need help with the benefits planner for retirement.
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Do you need to know about the Government Pension Offset or GPO?
Yes I need to learn about the GPO.
Will you receive a pension for work not covered by Social Security such as a government employee?
Yes, I will receive pension for work not covered by Social Security.
If that is the case, then any Social Security benefits you may be eligible for it will be reduced but you will still get some.
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What do i need to do to estimate my future spouse's benefits under GPO?
You need the estimated gross monthly amount of your pension for your government job not covered by Social Security and the monthly amount of your Social Security benefit as a spouse before the effect of GPO.
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Will I be eligible for Social Security retirement benefit based on my own earnings?
Do you have a higher benefit based on your spouse's earnings?
No my earnings are lower than my spouse's.
