Did you know you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means there is no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing our online applications and even save your progress to return to later.
You can apply online for:
· Retirement or Spouse Benefits – You can apply up to four months before you want your retirement benefits to start. You must be at least age 62 for the entire month to be eligible to receive benefits.
If you were born on the first or second day of the month, you will meet this requirement in the month of your 62nd birthday.
If you were born on any other day of the month, you do not meet this requirement until the following month.
When you’re ready, apply at www.ssa.gov/retireonline.
· Disability Benefits – You can use our online application, available at www.ssa.gov/disabilityonline, to apply for disability benefits if you:
o Are age 18 or older;
o Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record;
o Are unable to work because of a medical condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and
o Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days.
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