Bart, age 62, retires. He has contributed to Social Security throughout his working career. Which of the following is correct?

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Bart will receive reduced Social Security benefits for life and will not qualify for Medicare until age 65.

Bart is not eligible for Social Security benefits because he has not reached full retirement age.

Bart is eligible for Social Security benefits but they will be reduced every year until he reaches full retirement age.

Bart is not eligible for Social Security benefits until full retirement age, but he does qualify for Medicare at age 62.

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Susie, age 62, was married to Stu for 12 years before they divorced five years ago. Susie has too few quarters of coverage to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits on her own earnings history. Which of the following is true?

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Susie may apply for Social Security benefits as a divorced spouse as long as Stu is collecting Social Security benefits.

Susie may apply for Social Security benefits as a divorced spouse as long as Stu is at least age 62.

Susie is ineligible for Social Security benefits if Stu has remarried.

Susie must apply for SSI benefits.