I want to know more about planning my retirement benefits.
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well, there's the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Do you want to know about it?
yes.
Will you receive a pension for work not covered by Social Security?
I won't.
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but tell me how would affect the benefits I would get from my spouse's work.
to calculate your benefits enter the estimated "gross" monthly amount you would get from any government pension for work not covered by Social Security in step #1 of "Calculate Your Benefits", then use your most recent estimate to determine your estimated retirement benefit based on your own earnings.
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Where can I get more information about the estimated benefit amount I would get if I retire before reaching full retirement age.
You can call our toll free number 1-800-772-1213. For peoñle with hearing impairments, we have available our TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact your local Social Security office.
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What information do I need to calculate my future widow's benefits under the GPO?
You need the estimated "gross" monthly amount of your pension from your government job not covered by Social Security, and the estimated monthly amount of your Social Security benefit as a widow before the effect of GPO.
