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Is There An Exception To The Ten Year Rule When Diagnosed With A Major Disease?

Question: Receiving ex spouses social Security benefits. Is there a way to have an exception to the 10 year rule when diagnosed with a major Disease during the marriage then becoming disabled because of it?

Hi. No, there are no exceptions to the 10-year duration of marriage requirement for divorced spousal benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Apr 22 2021 - 9:59am
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