Chuckanut
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I am currently collecting SS under my ex-wife's account and letting my own SS benefit increase until I am 70. The loophole was recently changed but due to my age is still able to use the it. So, I collect 1/2 of what my ex-wife would collect at 66. Meanwhile my own SS benefit should keep on increasing yearly until I am 70.
I recently received a letter from the Social Security Administration telling me:
Of course, I already know that. The letter goes on to tell me that I would have to apply before I can get the higher benefit under my SS number. It encourages me to contact SS 'right away to make sure that you do not lose any benefits and receive the highest benefit possible'.
I am wondering why they sent this to me since I applied with a restricted application because I did NOT want to get benefits from my account at this time. I want to let them increase until I am 70.
Has anybody else received this letter now or in the past? What did you make of it? I get the feeling that they may be trying to save SSA some money by getting me to voluntarily give up this loophole that has now been closed. Or maybe it's just a routine form letter?
I recently received a letter from the Social Security Administration telling me:
You get monthly benefits as a spouse. If you apply for retirement benefits on your own social security number, our records show you may get higher benefits.
Of course, I already know that. The letter goes on to tell me that I would have to apply before I can get the higher benefit under my SS number. It encourages me to contact SS 'right away to make sure that you do not lose any benefits and receive the highest benefit possible'.
I am wondering why they sent this to me since I applied with a restricted application because I did NOT want to get benefits from my account at this time. I want to let them increase until I am 70.
Has anybody else received this letter now or in the past? What did you make of it? I get the feeling that they may be trying to save SSA some money by getting me to voluntarily give up this loophole that has now been closed. Or maybe it's just a routine form letter?