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Could I File For Spousal Benefits And Wait Until Age 70 To Start My Benefits?

I am FRA(66) and still working and thinking of retiring. I am married and he is retired and drawing SS. I wanted to know if I could file for spousal benefits and wait to start mine at age 70. I was born March of 1954.
Thank You

Hi,

Unfortunately, no you can't. Only people who were born prior to January 2 1954 are permitted to apply just for spousal benefits without also being required to file for their own benefits at the same time.

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Best, Jerry

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Jun 26 2020 - 10:12am
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