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Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits

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Social Security's Spouse's Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the spouse of a worker who receives Social Security Retirement or Disability benefits.

    Social Security's Spouse's Insurance Benefits are federally funded and administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to the spouse of a worker who receives Social Security Retirement or Disability benefits.

      undefined Social Security Spouse's Insurance Benefits?


      To be eligible for Social Security Spouse's benefits, you must:

      • Be married for at least one continuous year to someone who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
      • Be at least 62 years old or caring for a child (under age 16 or disabled) of the retired or disabled worker.
      • Not be getting a higher Social Security retirement benefit based on your own work.

      If you would like to find out if you are eligible for any of Social Security's benefit programs, use SSA’s Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool.

      Once you have completed the eligibility screening questionnaire, you will be provided with a list of benefits for which you may be eligible. Print this page for your records before going to the application site.

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      Once you know which benefits you may be eligible for, visit the Apply For Social Security Benefits page to apply online.


      Visit SSA's Publications Page for detailed information about SSA programs and policies.

      You may also contact Social Security by phone at:
      1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)