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I divorced in April 2013 Does this change the social security benefit amount
Q) I divorced in April 2013. Does this change the social security benefit amount that I am presently collecting?
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A) Your benefits will continue if you get divorced and you are age 62 or older unless you were married less than 10 years.
If your marital status changes, you must let Social Security know. Please call them at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday or contact your local Social Security office.
According to Social Security Administration website – You can check on your disability claim application status on line. This online service allows you to check the status of your completed retirement, survivor or disability application. Please allow 5 days from the date you originally filed your application before you use this service. https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/IAPS/applicationStatus