Will I be required to apply for my Social Security benefits when I become eligible?

Published: June 11, 2024

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Original question: Will I be forced to apply for my own SS retirement benefits when I become eligible even though I am receiving SS Spousal benefits at the time?

If you continued to work and your retirement benefit increased to become the higher amount.

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