Benefits Application
How Far in Advance Can I Apply for My Social Security Retirement Benefits?
To apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you must be at least 61 years and 9 months of age and want your benefits to start in the next three months. Even if you are not ready to retire, you should still sign up for Medicare four months before your 65th birthday. Share this:EmailFacebookRedditStumbleUpon
Can I Receive Reduced Retirement Benefits at Age 62 under My Record Then at Full Retirement Age Receive Full Spouse’s Benefits?
If you choose to receive a reduced benefit before full retirement age on your own record, you are not entitled to the full spouse’s benefit rate upon reaching full retirement age, and a reduced benefit rate is payable for as long as you remain entitled to spouse’s benefits. When you apply for reduced retirement benefits, [...]
What Month Do Retirement Benefits Begin?
If you meet all requirements for entitlement, you can receive reduced benefits beginning with the first full month you reach age 62. Thus, benefits are not paid for the month you reach age 62 unless your birthday is on the first or second day of the month. We pay benefits in the month following the [...]
How Can I Apply For My Benefits?
If you want to apply for Retirement, Spouses, Medicare or Disability benefits, you can use the Social Security Administration’s online application. If you do not wish to use the online application, or if you want to apply for another type of Social Security benefit, you can: Call the SSA’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), to [...]