No, the new rules for voluntary suspension do not affect divorced spouse’s benefits.
Social Security Benefits
No, the new rules for voluntary suspension do not affect divorced spouse’s benefits.
The new rules for deemed filing are effective immediately for individuals who turn 62 on or after January 2, 2016. An individual born on January 2, 1954 will reach his or her full retirement age (66) in 2020. Therefore, January 2020 is the first month deemed filing will apply to someone who reaches full retirement […]
Deemed filing means that when you file for either your retirement or your spouse’s benefit, you are required or “deemed” to file for the other benefit as well. Deemed filing rules already apply when you file for either your retirement or your spouse’s benefit and you are below full retirement age. The Bipartisan Budget Act […]
If you turned 62 before January 2, 2016, deemed filing rules will not apply if you file at full retirement age or later. This means that you may file for either your spouse’s benefit or your retirement benefit without being required or “deemed” to file for the other. In your case, you may also restrict […]
You can apply for Social Security retirement benefits when you are at least 61 years and 9 months of age. You should apply three months before you want your benefits to start. Even if you are not ready to retire, you still should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. When you’re […]
Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier when you plan your finances. We provides detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits under current law. It also points out things you may want to consider as you prepare for the future. When you’re ready to apply for retirement benefits, please contact us: Hoang […]
Choosing when to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits is an important decision that affects your monthly benefit amount for the rest of your life. Your monthly retirement benefit will be higher if you delay claiming it You can start receiving your retirement benefit as early as age 62, or as late as age […]
Your full retirement age Is 67 Remember, the earliest a person can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits will remain age 62. If you start receiving retirement benefits at age 62, you will get 70% of the monthly benefit because you will be getting benefits for an additional 60 months. age 65, you will get […]
You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement. Generally, we do not reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to apply for retirement benefits, use our online retirement application, the quickest, easiest, and most convenient way to apply. See Military Service And Society Security for more […]
If you know someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits who needs assistance managing their payments, you should contact your local Social Security office about becoming their representative payee. See When People Need Help Managing Their Money for more information. If you need information about Social Security, please contact us: Hoang Le […]