Oct 10, 2018 · To book a visit, call Social Security's national toll-free number (800-772-1213) or contact your local office directly. To apply for Social Security benefits of any kind while living …

Sep 12, 2024 · If you were already receiving spousal benefits on the deceased’s work record, Social Security will in most cases switch you automatically to survivor benefits when the death …

Oct 10, 2018 · You should apply no later than the month in which you want your benefits to start. You can file up to four months before that, which gives Social Security ample time to process …

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 …

You can apply online, by phone or in person at your local Social Security office, depending on which type of benefit you’re seeking.

Oct 10, 2018 · 5 Social Security Decisions That Can Be Costly. Social Security can make up a big portion of your retirement income. Maximizing your benefits starts with making the best …

Aug 19, 2022 · In this case, survivor benefits will typically be based on the late spouse’s full retirement benefit — the amount they would have been entitled to collect from Social Security …

Sep 12, 2022 · If you are at full retirement age, which varies according to the year you were born, Social Security will pay benefits starting that month. If you apply one to five months after you …

Dec 16, 2022 · Workers who are at least age 62 and who have worked at least 10 combined years at jobs for which they paid Social Security taxes are eligible for Social Security …

Oct 10, 2018 · In this case, Social Security considers you to have attained full retirement age on the last day of the month preceding the milestone date. For example, if you were born January …