When Are You Eligible For Social Security? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Retirement benefits are just one type of Social Security benefit. There are also survivor benefits, spousal benefits and disability benefits, all of which have their own qualification criteria. To find out more about eligibility for those programs, you can use Social Security’s Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool.
Social Security Eligibility Questions Answered - AARP
En español | The AARP Social Security Resource Center is as an online retirement-planning tool designed to help you figure out your eligibility for Social Security payments, when you can get them, and how much you and your family can receive. In this section you’ll find easy-to-understand answers on eligibility topics including:
10 Facts About Social Security Benefits for Survivors - AARP
Aug 19, 2022 · In this case, survivor benefits will typically be based on the late spouse’s full retirement benefit — the amount they would have been entitled to collect from Social Security had they filed at full retirement age, or FRA (66 and 8 months for people born in 1958 and incrementally rising to 67 for those born in 1960 or later).
Divorce and Social Security Spousal Benefits - AARP
Feb 23, 2024 · More than 4 in 10 Americans nearing retirement age do not know that divorced people can collect Social Security benefits based on their ex-spouse’s earnings, according the 2024 edition of insurance and financial firm MassMutual's annual survey on Social Security knowledge. Those numbers don’t surprise Natalie Colley.
10 Things to Know About Social Security Benefits - AARP
Sep 14, 2020 · If you claim Social Security upon turning 62, you'll get 70 percent of the benefit amount calculated from your lifetime earnings. If you wait until full retirement age — in this case, 67 — you'll get 100 percent. Delay past full retirement age and Social Security increases your benefit 8 percent a year until you hit 70. There's no financial ...
How Long Do You Need To Work To Collect Social Security? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Qualification for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) — benefits for people unable to work due to a significant health issue — can require as few as six credits (if you are under 24 years old) and as many as 40 (if you are 62 or over). The specific number depends on the age at which you became disabled.
A Guide To Applying For Social Security Benefits - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Starting in 2025, appointments are required to apply for benefits or conduct other business in person at a Social Security office. To book a visit, call Social Security's national toll-free number (800-772-1213) or contact your local office directly. To apply for Social Security benefits of any kind while living abroad, contact the nearest U.S ...
Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · What constitutes income is somewhat elastic; Social Security has a long list of what types of earnings, payments and non-cash assistance it considers “countable income” for the purpose of determining SSI eligibility and calculating payments. (If you receive Social Security benefits, they count.)
Social Security When A Spouse Dies - A Guide To Survivor Benefits …
Sep 12, 2024 · 5 Social Security Decisions That Can Be Costly. Social Security can make up a big portion of your retirement income. Maximizing your benefits starts with making the best choices for you, based on your age, marital status, work plans and more. Watch this free AARP webinar for expert guidance on avoiding Social Security pitfalls that could cost ...
Biggest Social Security Changes for 2025 - AARP
Dec 4, 2024 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly benefit administered by the SSA for people with low incomes and limited assets who are 65 or older, blind or have a disability.