Social Security Spousal Benefit

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haighr Laurel, DE(Zone 7a) Oct 29, 2009

I have a few questions about collecting a spousal benefit.

As many of you know Steve receives SS Disability.

I was thinking that when I retire (hopefully at 62) I will begin collecting the spousal benefit which is 1/2 the amount that Steve receives until the time I reach the age of 65 and then I would switch and begin collecting my own Social Security benefit which then would be a higher amount.

My question is:

If I switch and collect my own benefit and something happens to Steve, could I then switch again and begin to collect his SS which would be a higher amount?

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