I started getting My SS benafits rite before I was 63.. I was born on Dec. 25 ,., 1939 ..
sure didn't get much then or now .. How can I now get My spouse benifits ?? And have
been on the disability list for number of Years !! And had to quit woeking in 2003 ,,
because of pinched nervers in back with the L1 - L3 - L4 out of wack .. Also have Defibrullater ,,
since 2001 .. Please HELP Me !! It is so hard to get SS on the phone ..
Thanks so very much ..

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. You wouldn't be eligible for Social Security disability benefits because you are over full retirement age. And, you would only be eligible for spousal benefits if 50% of your husband's full retirement age rate (PIA) is higher than your own full retirement age rate.

If you think that you may qualify for spousal benefits you could either call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit a Social Security office to apply. As a last resort if you can't do either of those, you could try completing and mailing to a Social Security office a paper application form SSA-2 (https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-2-bk.pdf).

Best, Jerry