I need to know more about spouses and social security retirement benefits and amounts paid out?
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Is your spouse eligible for retirement benefits on his or her own record ?
yes, she is
If your spouse is eligible for retirement benefits on his or her own record , we will always pay that amount first . But if the spouse benefit that is payable on your record is a higher amount ,he or she will get a combination of benefits that equals that higher amount.
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Do you have any materials I can read about benefits and such?
Yes, we have publications such as : Disability Benefits ,  Benefits For Children , and What You Need To Know When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits
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Okay. Another question, will we be affected if my spouse gets a pension?
If your spouse will also receive a pension based on work not covered by Social Security , such as government or foreign work ,his or her Social Security benefit on your record may be affected .
My benefits get affected?
Your spouse's Social Security benefit on your record may be affected .
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What about benefits for divorced ex spouses what factors decide if she qualifies on my record?
To qualify on your record , your ex - spouse must : have been married to you for at least 10 years ; be at least 62 years old ; be unmarried ;   and not be eligible for an equal or higher benefit on his or her own Social Security record , or on someone else 's Social Security record .
and what about being divorced and remarried can my ex -spouse still qualify on my record?
If you are divorced , even if you have remarried ,your ex - spouse may qualify for benefits on your record .
