Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges
My wife is a Russian-born citizen of the United States.
She never worked here in the United States, but I have for over 20 years.
I have just begun to collect my Social Security at nearly 70 years of age.
She is now 67.
Can she collect her spousal Social Security even though she now lives in Russia?
For U.S. citizens living in Russia, full benefits are available for the duration of her eligibility.
Direct deposit is usually a faster payment option.
If she were to live in another country for any period, her benefits could be affected.
The Social Security AdministrationsPayments Abroad Screening Toolcan help you determine eligibility based on a few simple questions.
Note that she wont be covered by Medicare as long as shes anywhere outside the U.S. ## No Interest Til Almost 2027?
