How do I calculate my benefits?
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To estimate your future spouse 's , widow 's , or widower 's benefits under the GPO  you need two things :   The estimated " gross " monthly amount of your pension from your government job not covered by Social Security .
Is that all of the information I need?
you need two things :s   The estimated " gross " monthly amount of your pension from your government job not covered by Social Security The estimated monthly amount of your Social Security benefit as a spouse , widow , or widower before the effect of GPO
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I do not have access to my spouses records, can you help?
please call our toll free number at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 If you are deaf or hard of hearing , call our TTY number at 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778  or contact your local Social Security office
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IS anyone not eligible?
 Some individuals are exempt from the offset
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What is it based off of?
If you will be eligible for a Social Security retirement benefit based on your own earnings:r   As well as a higher benefit based on your spouse 's earnings ,  it will also affect your benefits as a spouse , widow , or widower .
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What if i retire before retirement age?
 please call our toll free number at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 If you are deaf or hard of hearing , call our TTY number at 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778 or contact your local Social Security office
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What if I spouse gets benefits?
If your spouse already receives benefits ,ask them what their benefit would be if it started at their full or normal retirement age
