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 10, 2018 · The earliest you can start receiving retirement benefits is age 62. The soonest you can apply is when you reach 61 years and 9 months of age.

Aug 12, 2025 · Working and getting a Social Security retirement benefit every month sounds like a great idea, right? Maybe not. If you apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement …

Oct 10, 2018 · Yes, if you're not already collecting benefits at age 65, the qualification age for Medicare, you can still contact Social Security to enroll.

Nov 16, 2018 · Yes. If you suffer a disability after filing early for retirement benefits, you may be able to change to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Similarly, if you retire early but …

Oct 6, 2025 · You can apply up to four months before you want your Social Security payments to start. For example, if you turn 62 in June, your benefits can begin in July, and you can apply …

Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

Dec 22, 2025 · If you are in your first year of collecting retirement benefits, you can apply to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for what it calls a withdrawal of benefits. Why would you …

Jun 8, 2021 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.