Benefits Application
Can I Withdraw My Application for Benefits If I Change My Mind?
Yes. If you applied for benefits and changed your mind, you can complete the Request for Withdrawal of Application (Form SSA-521) and re-apply at a future date. Be sure to include on the form the reason you want to withdraw. However, if you are already receiving Social Security benefits and change your mind, you still [...]
Can I Apply for Retirement and Disability Benefits at the Same Time?
Yes. When you apply for Social Security benefits online, the Social Security Benefit Application establishes a claim for retirement insurance benefits, spouse’s benefits and disability benefits. It becomes a valid application for all benefit types for which you are eligible. The online retirement application is easy to use. You can complete it at your convenience [...]
What Do I Do If I Disagree with the Decision Social Security Made on My Application for Benefits?
When Social Security sends you a letter about a decision on your claim, they will tell you how to appeal the decision. If you disagree with the decision Social Security made, you have the right to request an appeal. You can file your appeal online or at your local Social Security office. The request for [...]
How Can I Get a Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate?
You can get a certified copy of a birth certificate by writing or visiting the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state where you were born. For a complete listing of addresses by State, we recommend that you visit the National Center for Health Statistics. Share this:EmailFacebookRedditStumbleUpon
What Is the Best Date to Retire?
When to start receiving retirement benefits is a highly personal and important decision that can affect the amount of benefits you will receive for the rest of your life. There are a number of factors you should consider when deciding. Your decision is a personal one Would it be better for you to begin receiving [...]
Can I Apply for Social Security Benefits Online (On the Internet?)
Yes. You can apply for Social Security retirement, spouses, Medicare or disability benefits online. Retirement and Spouses Benefits The online retirement application is easy to use. You can complete it at your own convenience in as little as 15 minutes. To help you prepare to apply for retirement or spouse’s benefits, you may want to [...]
What Is the Earliest Age I Can Begin Receiving Retirement Benefits?
The earliest age at which you can begin getting Social Security retirement benefits is 62. The 1983 Social Security Amendments included a provision for raising the retirement age beginning with persons born in 1938 or later, but does not affect the minimum age for retirement, still age 62. You will receive a reduced benefit if [...]
At What Age Can I Begin Receiving Full Retirement Benefits?
Full-retirement age has been 65 for many years. However, beginning with people born in 1938 or later, that age will gradually increase until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959. The following chart shows the steps in which the age will increase. Year of Birth Full Retirement Age 1937 or earlier 65 1938 65 [...]
What Information Do I Need to Complete the Online Application for Social Security Benefits?
The Social Security Administration suggests that you have the following information at hand when you apply for benefits online. It will make completing the application much easier for you. Your date and place of birth and Social Security number; Your bank account number and your bank’s routing number, if you want us to send your [...]
Can I Delay My Retirement Benefits and Receive Benefits as a Spouse Only? How Does That Affect Me?
It depends on your age. If you are between full age retirement and age 70, and your spouse is receiving Social Security benefits, you can choose to file and receive benefits on just your spouse’s Social Security record and delay filing for benefits on your own record up until age 70; or If you are full [...]