•May 18, 2022•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District
Manager in Decatur, IL

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of millions of Americans’ retirement income. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record.
To qualify for spouse’s benefits, you must be one of the following:
· 62 years of age or older.
· Any age and have in your care a child younger than age 16, or who has a disability and is entitled to receive benefits on your spouse’s record.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.