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By Terry Savage on July 25, 2024 | Wild Card

I applied for spousal support from my ex spouses account, met all requirements and submitted all required paperwork in September of 2022. I was at full retirement age as was he. (67) I was previously collecting off of my own. I was given an increase to his benefit in December of 2023 with no explanation, just an increase in payment. Am I not entitled to payment from when applied?

Terry Says

They are so messed up at SS.  I wouldn’t try to get back the extra money from those 14 months.  Just be glad you’re getting it!

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