Tens of millions of Americans use Social Security benefits to cover their living expenses. Most of the people using the program understand very well that their retirement benefits hinge largely on their work history, marking a successful end to a long career.

But Social Security isn't always easy to understand. It has a lot of lesser-known aspects that can provide benefits in some surprising situations. If you don't know about these hidden provisions, you might never even claim benefits you have coming to you.

Below, you'll learn more about some of the rules that many would-be Social Security  claimants don't know about. By finding out about them, you'll put yourself in a better position to get everything you've earned under the Social Security program.

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