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when can you file for ss and medicare benefits

by Edythe Lehner Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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You can apply online for Retirement or spouse's benefits or continue an application you already started. You must be at least 61 years and 9 months old and want your benefits to start no more than four months in the future. If you are almost 65, your application for benefits will include Medicare.

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Can I get SSI benefits if I get retirement?

You can get both SSI and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, but there are a few requirements for SSI benefits, including: Having countable income below $783 per month for...

How do you apply for Social Security benefits?

The documents we may ask for are:

  • your original birth certificate or other proof of birth [ more info] (You may also submit a copy of your birth certificate certified by the issuing agency );
  • proof of U.S. ...
  • a copy of your U.S. ...
  • a copy of your W-2 form (s) [ more info] and/or self-employment tax return [ more info] for last year.

How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits?

To qualify for retirement benefits you must:

  • Be a US citizen or have legal authorization to work in the US
  • Be between 62 to 70 years old
  • Have worked for at least 10 years
  • Have paid social security tax while working

How do you file for SS retirement?

  • If you claim Social Security early at age 62, your benefit will be reduced by 30%
  • If you claim early at age 63, your benefit will be reduced by 25%
  • If you claim early at age 64, your benefit will be reduced by 20%
  • If you claim early at age 65, your benefit will be reduced by 13.3%
  • If you claim early at age 66, your benefit will be reduced by 6.7%

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Can I apply for Social Security and Medicare together?

If you are receiving Social Security benefits, you'll be automatically enrolled in Medicare once you're eligible. Your Medicare premiums can be deducted straight from your benefit payment.

When can you start drawing Social Security and Medicare?

You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits when you reach your full retirement age. If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase.

How many months in advance should I apply for Social Security?

four monthsYou can apply up to four months before you want your retirement benefits to start. For example, if you turn 62 on December 2, you can start your benefits as early as December, and apply in August. Even if you are not ready to retire, you still should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday.

How long before you retire should you apply for Medicare?

Generally, we advise people to file for Medicare benefits 3 months before age 65. Remember, Medicare benefits can begin no earlier than age 65. If you are already receiving Social Security, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B without an additional application.

Is it better to take Social Security at 62 or 67?

The short answer is yes. Retirees who begin collecting Social Security at 62 instead of at the full retirement age (67 for those born in 1960 or later) can expect their monthly benefits to be 30% lower. So, delaying claiming until 67 will result in a larger monthly check.

Can you collect Social Security at 65 and still work full time?

When you reach your full retirement age, you can work and earn as much as you want and still get your full Social Security benefit payment. If you're younger than full retirement age and if your earnings exceed certain dollar amounts, some of your benefit payments during the year will be withheld.

Does it matter what month you start Social Security?

If you want your benefits to start in January, you can apply in September. Social Security benefits are paid in the month following the month they are due. If you are due benefits for the month of December, you will receive your first check in January for December.

How much money can you have in the bank on Social Security retirement?

$2,000You can have up to $2,000 in cash or in the bank and still qualify for, or collect, SSI (Supplemental Security Income).

What documents do I need to apply for Social Security?

Social SecurityYour Social Security card or a record of your number.Your original birth certificate, a copy certified by the issuing agency, or other proof of your age. ... If you were not born in the U.S., proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.More items...

How much does Medicare cost at age 62?

Reaching age 62 can affect your spouse's Medicare premiums He can still receive Medicare Part A, but he will have to pay a monthly premium for it. In 2020, the Medicare Part A premium can be as high as $458 per month.

What documents do I need to apply for Medicare?

What documents do I need to enroll in Medicare?your Social Security number.your date and place of birth.your citizenship status.the name and Social Security number of your current spouse and any former spouses.the date and place of any marriages or divorces you've had.More items...

Can I get AARP health insurance at 62?

Full AARP membership is available to anyone age 50 and over.

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