Does it matter what state you apply for Social Security?
No matter where in the United States you live, your Social Security retirement, disability, family or survivor benefits do not change. Go to the “My Profile” tab on your online My Social Security account or call 800-772-1213. …
Can I go to a Social Security office in a different state?
Hi, The official Social Security policy is that you can receive service from any office that you choose to visit(https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200904064).
Is SSI the same in every state?
The SSI disability benefit provided by the federal government is the same in all states. However, in most states, SSI recipients can receive an additional supplementary payment from their state, giving them a monthly benefit amount that’s higher than the federal amount ($794 in 2021).
When can I retire if I was born in 1958?
66 and 8 months
If you were born in 1958 your full retirement age is 66 and 8 months. If you start receiving benefits at age 66 and 8 months you get 100 percent of your monthly benefit. If you delay receiving retirement benefits until after your full retirement age, your monthly benefit continues to increase.
Can I go to any Social Security office to apply for benefits?
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.
When to apply for Social Security at age 62?
How Early Can I Apply? Apply four months before you want your Social Security retirement benefits to start. If you want your benefits to start at age 62, you can apply at age 61 and eight months.
What happens if you become disabled at age 62?
At that point, you will automatically be moved from SSDI to the full retirement program. If you become disabled at age 62, you are permitted to apply for both early retirement, which is about 75% of the benefit of full retirement, in addition to SSDI.
How to apply for Social Security retirement benefits?
Follow these steps to apply online: To start your application, go to our Apply for Benefits page, read and agree to the Terms of Service. Click “Next.”. On that page, review the “Getting Ready” section to make sure you have the information you need to apply. Select “Start A New Application.”.
What happens if you get SSDI at age 66?
If SSDI is approved, you are permitted to collect Social Security benefits from both SSDI and the early retirement program until you reach FRA at which point you are moved into the full retirement program. However, if you become disabled at FRA, 66 for example, an application for SSDI would be declined.