Benefits For Your Family

When you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits, some members of your family may also qualify to receive benefits on your record.

If they qualify, your spouse or child may receive a monthly payment of up to one-half of your full retirement benefit amount. These payments will not decrease your retirement benefit. In fact, the value of the benefits your family may receive, added to your own, may help you decide if taking your benefits sooner may be more advantageous.

Click on the items below for a description of benefits that may be paid to your:

• spouse
• divorced spouse
• children

If any of your qualified family members apply for benefits with you, we will ask you for their Social Security numbers and their birth certificates.

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