New Social Security Spousal Rule For 2024. Previously some spouses received spousal benefits at full retirement age, while letting the retirement benefits based on their earnings record grow by delaying to. A longstanding social security spousal rule concludes this year for most individuals, except those who turned 70 on jan.

Since the start of this year, choosing to get a spousal benefit to delay your retirement claim is also prohibited, except in very limited circumstances. On january 1, several 2024 social security changes went into effect, which impact what beneficiaries receive and how they qualify.