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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. If you qualify for your own retirement and spouse’s benefits, we will always pay your own benefits first. If your benefit amount as a spouse is higher than your own retirement benefit, you will get a combination of the two benefits that equals the higher amount.

For more information go to the Benefits for Your Family page.

Additional Information 

Filing Rules for Retirement and Spouses Benefits

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