Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits
These are benefits paid to divorced spouses of workers who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) Social Security benefits. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 62 years old ...
What is Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits?
The Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits are a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are paid to divorced spouses of workers who are receiving (or are eligible to receive) Social Security benefits.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 62 years old and not currently married
- Be divorced from a person who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits
- Have been married to that person for at least 10 years before the date the divorce became final
- Not be entitled an equal or higher retirement or disability benefits.
If you would like to find out if you may be eligible for any of the benefits SSA administers, use SSA’s Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool.
Once you have completed the eligibility screening questionnaire, you will be provided with a list of benefits for which you may be eligible. Print the list for your records before going to the application site.
Application Details
What is the application process for Social Security Divorced Spouse Benefits?
Once you know which benefits you may be eligible for, visit the Apply For Social Security Benefits webpage to apply online.