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Marriage isnt just for younger folks.
Your marital status wont necessarily change your Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
Youll still receive these benefits if you are divorced and remarry.
Youll also receive them if you marry for the first time and your spouse has been divorced.
But there are cases when remarrying could impact your Social Security payment.
To avoid being overpaid, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to report your marriage.
ping the SSA to find out how to get thegreatest benefit amount.
For more information, read the SSAsSurvivors Benefitspublication or visit itsSurvivor benefitspage.
Again, report your new marriage to the SSA to avoid being overpaid.
For more information, visit the SSAsWho can get Family Benefitspage.
You might be able to complete the entire process online.
Otherwise, visit a localSocial Security office or card center.
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