Any benefits you are getting from the SSA are unaffected if your ex-spouse applies for SSDI spousal benefits.

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Despite your remarriage, your ex-spouse may be eligible for benefits based on your record if                  1. Your union lasted 10 years or more. 2. Your ex-spouse is single.

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3. The ex-spouse is 62 years or older. 4. Social Security disability or retirement benefits are due to you.

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5. The benefit your ex-spouse is entitled to get as a result of their own job is smaller than the benefit they could get as a result of your job.

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Family size, past wages, employment status, and other factors are taken into consideration while calculating the family maximum amounts for each individual household.

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The SSDI family amount will range from 100-150% of the claimant's full entitlement.

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If you were born prior to January 2, 1954, you may be eligible for benefits based on your ex-record spouse's while delaying the start of your own benefits.

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If you were born on or after that, you won't have a choice; if you apply for benefits, you will do so for both your retirement and, if applicable, your ex-spouse's benefits.

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