You can start your benefits as early as January when you are 62 for the entire month. 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.

Does Social Security Tell your birthday?

The Social Security Administration doesn’t really care what day of the month you were born on, only the month and year. So even though your actual date of birth anniversary doesn’t come every year, the month does, and the Social Security Administration counts February as your Birth Month in your case.

What happens after I submit my Social Security application?

What happens next? Once we receive your application, we’ll review it and contact you if we need clarification about your answers or if we need to see any documents. (over) We’ll also let you know if we think you may be able to receive more money on another person’s record, such as your spouse.

How to apply for Social Security retirement benefits?

How To Apply. 1 Apply Online. Follow these steps to apply online: 2 Apply With Your Local Office. 3 Apply By Phone. 4 If You Do Not Live In The U.S. Or One Of Its Territories.

When to apply for Social Security after your birthday?

If you want to start your benefits as soon as possible, you can apply in July. There is a one-month lag in the benefit payment. If your birthday is Oct. 1 or 2, you qualify for an October benefit and it will be paid in November.

Can you help someone fill out a SSA application?

You may help someone else fill out their application, but you are not allowed to sign it for them. Only the person applying for benefits can legally sign the application. If they are not able to sign online, we will mail them a copy to sign. Read more about Helping Someone Apply Online. Apply With Your Local Office

When to apply for Social Security and Medicare?

If you want your benefits to start at age 62, you can apply at age 61 and 9 months. Ready To Start Medicare? If you’ll turn 65 within three months, you can use our online application to apply for Medicare and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, or you can use it to apply for just Medicare.