What is the easiest way to apply for Social Security?
You can apply:
- Online; or.
- By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office.
- If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories, you can also contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate.
How do I get the best Social Security benefits?
Try these 10 ways to increase your Social Security benefit:
- Work for at least 35 years.
- Earn more.
- Work until your full retirement age.
- Delay claiming until age 70.
- Claim spousal payments.
- Include family.
- Don’t earn too much in retirement.
- Minimize Social Security taxes.
Where can I apply for Social Security benefits?
You can also apply by phone or at a Social Security office. This section will tell you about the different options. To start your application, go to our Apply for Benefits page, read and agree to the Terms of Service. Click “Next.”
When is the best time to apply for Social Security?
When to Apply for Social Security? As stated above, you are eligible to apply for Social Security retirement benefits when you are 61 and nine months. You can start collecting benefits as soon as you turn 62. However, just because you can, does not mean that you should.
When to apply for Social Security survivor benefits?
If you are the spouse, divorced spouse, family member, or parent of a worker who has died and you are planning to apply for retirement benefits, review our Survivors Benefits page to see how Social Security survivor benefits relate to your situation. Before applying, be ready to provide your Social Security number and information about:
How to apply for Supplemental Security Income ( SSI )?
If you are almost 65 but you don’t want your retirement benefits to start, you can just apply online for Medicare using the “Retirement/Medicare Benefits” application. You can apply online for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. If you want to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), please read: How Do I Apply For SSI?
