Author Question: All of the following persons are eligible for a benefit under the retirement portion of the Social ... (Read 18 times)

dollx · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

All of the following persons are eligible for a benefit under the retirement portion of the Social Security program EXCEPT

A) a divorced spouse, age 55, who was married to the retired worker for 6 years.
B) a retired worker's 63 year-old spouse who is no longer caring for children.
C) a retired worker's 52 year-old spouse who is caring for a 12 year-old daughter of the retired worker.
D) a retired worker's unmarried 20 year-old son who has been severely disabled because of an automobile accident while he was in elementary school.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the full retirement age under the Social Security program is true?

A) The current retirement age for full benefits is age 62.
B) Beginning in the year 2025, the retirement age will be gradually increased to age 75.
C) Early retirement with reduced benefits is allowed as early as age 55.
D) Delayed retirement beyond the age for full benefits increases the amount of the monthly benefit.