that is correct. It works best if both spouses are at or near FRA and qualify otherwise.
I looked at this and looked at this an I kept thinking, the USA is broke and we are doing this ? are we stupid ?
Here’s a decent explanation.
https://www.thebalance.com/social-security-rules-for-restricted-applications-2388915
the book I mentioned in my prior post is a “must have”...
good luck
happy hunting...
Thanks, I appreciate your help.