Topic
4: Derivative Benefits for Spouses --
Benefits for spouses, former spouses, and surviving spouses
A.
Background - At the point of application
Situating this topic in the overall scheme
How spouse and other secondary benefits link to the covered
individual
How spouse and other secondary benefits interact for recipient
The pertinent provisions of the act and regulations
B.
Background - During pre-benefit years
The circumstances under which an individual can disregard spouse
entitlement rules
What pre-application events bear directly on entitlement
Marriage (including remarriage)
Divorce
C. Approaching the readings
D. Some illustrative and problem situations
E.
Framework for discussion
F. Discussion
Course discussion of this topic will begin on Wednesday, February
6. You should have made your submission on this topic and be ready
to join in at that point.
