benefits if married or single

[jvogel]

What is the name of your state? Calif.
My sister says I'll get more in benefits because I'm married compared to being single. I say marital status doesn't matter and my benefits are based solely on my earnings history (and when I choose to begin receiving benefits). Who is right?

 

[BL]

What type of benifits are you inquiring about ?

SSDI ( disability benifits based on work history ) ?

If so , you are correct . Look it up on the SSA site .

 

[jvogel]

No, I'm referring to retirement benefits. I couldn't find an answer on the SSA site. Thanks

 

[BL]

This is the only thing I could find :

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5&p_created=955050377&p_sid=xavdrY8i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MTQyJnBfcHJvZHM9JnBfY2F0cz0wJnBfcHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1yZXRpcmVtZW50&p_li=&p_topview=1

You could always call the SSA toll free 800 # to ask .

 

[Heather2]

The number to ss is 1-800-772-1213.