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Thanks for your reply. Apparently, it's more complicated. If anybody in the "family" earns SSI, that amount is counted in. I don't really understand it all, but that's what they told me. If it weren't for his son receiving SSI, I would definitely be collecting more from usual spousal benefits.

I'm the 2nd wife of a man who has a disabled son from his previous marriage, and the son has been receiving SSI for many years. My husband is 72 and I'm 65. I have been collecting my own SS benefits for 3 years and recently inquired about Spousal Benefits. Found out I've had approved Spousal...