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Can I Draw Spousal Benefits If My Husband Is Working?

I will be 62 in April 2017. My husband is 58. Can I draw spousal benefits if he is still working

Hi,

No, the soonest that you could draw spousal benefits on your husband's record is the month that he starts drawing his benefits.

Best, Jerry

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Mar 7 2017 - 7:15am
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