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.

Apr 4, 2025 · Timing is key. Social Security will let you withdraw your original application for retirement benefits only once, and it must be within 12 months of the date your first payment …

Sep 18, 2024 · Establishing a Social Security protective filing date may entitle you to more money if your benefits application for SSI or SSDI is approved.

Oct 10, 2018 · Only the widow, widower or child of a Social Security beneficiary can collect the death benefit. You can apply by calling Social Security or visiting a local office.

Sep 18, 2024 · In practice, this means that if your application is approved, you might not have to wait that long after that for your benefits. In August 2024, Social Security's average processing …

Dec 30, 2024 · Social Security’s expedited reinstatement (EXR) provision quickly restarts disability benefits for people who return to work before a medical relapse.

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 …

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.

Jan 10, 2025 · A list and description of frequently used Social Security terms and acronyms to help applicants and beneficiaries understand policies and benefits.

Oct 10, 2018 · You can file a claim for retirement benefits online, by phone (call Social Security’s national toll-free helpline, 800-772-1213), or at a local Social Security office. To apply at an …