Will remarrying affect my Social Security benefits?

Are you getting remarried? If so, we can help you with Social Security related questions regarding your remarriage.

You may be wondering how your new marriage affects your Social Security benefits now or in the future. Remarrying may affect your benefits if you receive (or expect to receive) any of the following:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments – Your SSI eligibility and payment amount may change (or stop) due to your new spouse’s income and resources.

Surviving spouse or divorced surviving spouse benefits

If you remarry before age 50 – You won’t be eligible for survivors or disabi...