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Old 08-30-2022, 05:19 PM
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It sounds like people are saying that under Duel Enrollment someone can collect 2 Social Security checks. Is that what is being said? It is my understanding that if a divorced or late spouse's check is to be collected, a person must choose Either their own SS check OR the spouse's, and that Both can not be collected. Here is a quote from the Social Security website (If I wrong please tell me because I would benefit from being able to collect 2:

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(from SS.GOV)
What is dual entitlement in Social Security?
Dually entitled beneficiaries qualify for benefits based on their own work record and a spouse or survivor benefit based on their spouse's work record. Generally, the higher of the two benefits is paid.
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