Nothing happens if you delay your Social Security spousal benefits after reaching full retirement age. Yes, your own actual Social Security benefits can continue to accrue until you reach age 70. However, the same isn't true for spousal benefits. As soon as you reach full retirement age, your spousal benefits have capped.

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