Since the Social Security Fairness Act became law one year ago today, benefits have increased for 2.8 million Americans, including more than 25,000 Mainers. I fought for this bill for two decades because our dedicated public servants, such as our teachers who help prepare our children for future success, or our police officers and firefighters who help keep our communities safe, should receive the full Social Security benefits that they have earned. I am so glad that this has finally become a re

30K views · 274 reactions | Spousal Social Security benefits max out at 50% but many draw less because they drew PRIOR to their own full retirement age. | The Medicare Family | Facebook

1.4K views · 24 reactions | If you are drawing your OWN Social Security benefits and your spouse or ex-spouse dies, you must APPLY for widow benefits (also called survivor benefits). But if you are drawing Social Security SPOUSAL benefits and your spouse or ex-spouse dies AND you have reached your FRA, Social Security automatically moves you up to to higher Widow or Widower benefit. | Sylvia Gordon | Facebook