Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits is four months before the month you want your benefits to start, and the earliest your benefits can start is …

Oct 6, 2025 · You can file an application for retirement benefits online (if you have a My Social Security account), by phone (call 800-772-1213) or at a local Social Security office (call ahead …

Apr 4, 2025 · Timing is key. Social Security will let you withdraw your original application for retirement benefits only once, and it must be within 12 months of the date your first payment …

Mar 31, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Sep 18, 2024 · Establishing a Social Security protective filing date may entitle you to more money if your benefits application for SSI or SSDI is approved.

Apr 28, 2025 · You can only file for survivor benefits at a local Social Security office. Unlike with retirement and disability benefits, there’s no online application process.

Sep 12, 2022 · If you have reached full retirement age, you qualify for 100 percent of the benefit calculated from your lifetime earnings. You can't earn retroactively.

Oct 10, 2018 · If you set benefits to begin at full retirement age (FRA) — 66 and 8 months for people born in 1958, 66 and 10 months for those born in 1959 and 67 for people born in 1960 …

Oct 10, 2018 · What to know about hiring legal help when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.