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Originally Posted by petsetc
You need to confirm with SS, but I believe that you can collect as a spouse and later, usually at age 70(age when benefit maximizes), you can elect to continue with the spousal benefit or change to your own benefit which every is better.
I think what was changed was the ability to collect before age 65, then to repay the monies received to restore the full benefit.
SS needs to confirm.
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I agree with verifying the rule with SSA, but, according to this article, what you said does not appear to be correct for people born after January 1, 1954.
Can I Start Spousal Benefits and Claim My Own Social Security Later?