Apply for Social Security Benefits | SSA Benefits Retirement You worked and paid Social Security taxes Family Your current or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes Disability You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more or will result in death Survivor Your spouse or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died
Benefits Planner: Retirement | Retirement Age and Benefit . . . When considering early retirement, it is important to understand that starting retirement benefits early will reduce your benefit Use the Retirement age chart to determine your reduction if you begin receiving benefits before your full retirement age
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