If an individual qualifies as both a worker and as the spouse of a worker, the beneficiary will receive whichever primary insurance amount is greater, but not both.

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Social Security rules allow an individual to receive benefits based on their own work record or as a spouse, but not both at the same time. They will receive the higher of the two benefits for which they are eligible.

If an Individual Qualifies as Both a Worker and as the Spouse