<p>People sometimes think of Social Security only as a retirement program. But spouses and children also can collect benefits.  As our senior Social Security expert, Maria Freese, tells us: the program protects Americans of all ages in the event that something happens to a family breadwinner. This episode is part of our ongoing voter education campaign, Vote4SocialSecurity 2024!</p>

People sometimes think of Social Security only as a retirement program. But spouses and children also can collect benefits. As our senior Social Security expert, Maria Freese, tells us: the program protects Americans of all ages in the event that something happens to a family breadwinner. This episode is part of our ongoing voter education campaign, Vote4SocialSecurity 2024!

<p>People sometimes think of Social Security only as a retirement program. But spouses and children also can collect benefits.&nbsp; As our senior Social Security expert, Maria Freese, tells us: the program protects Americans of all ages in the event that something happens to a family breadwinner. This episode is part of our ongoing voter education campaign, Vote4SocialSecurity 2024!</p>

Vote4SocialSecurity Episode 4 - Benefits for Spouses & Children

A Social Security & Medicare podcast from the folks fighting to preserve Americans' earned benefits! Each episode covers a different topic affecting American seniors and their families --- from ageism to long-term care. Brought to you by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Hosted by Walter Gottlieb. Featuring one topic and VIP guest per bite-sized episode. Each one is 13-15 minutes long.

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A Social Security &amp; Medicare podcast from the folks fighting to preserve Americans' earned benefits! Each episode covers a different topic affecting American seniors and their families --- from ageism to long-term care. Brought to you by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Hosted by Walter Gottlieb. Featuring one topic and VIP guest per bite-sized episode. Each one is 13-15 minutes long.

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