Any individual who reaches 65 years o f age, who has worked some portion o f his or her life and has made sufficient Social Security payments as required by law is entitled to Social Security Benefits. You may receive Social Security Benefits sooner, starting at age 62, if you retire then, but the monthly payments will be smaller. There are also disability provisions for individuals who are disabled before age 62.

You may call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 or 1-800-772-1213.

SSDI is available to people who have been employed for at least 5 years. They must be less than 65 years old and suffering from a condition that has lasted for at least one year. They have to show proof of the medical affliction along with low income earnings.

Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.

Apply for Retirement Benefits https://www.ssa.gov/retire

Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. It's so easy. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you. There's no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative.

In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed.

You can also apply:

By phone - Call 1-800-772-1213. (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.

In person - Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)

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Assists disabled persons with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) appeals. (631)232-2400

Since the Social Security Administration has administered a program of financial aid to people 65 and over as well as those blind and disabled whose income and resources are below specified levels For more detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, allotments and application, contact the Social Security Office 1-866-964-7593 (local) or call 1-800-772-1213. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients may also call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 for more information on Food Stamps or Medicaid.

Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. Contact Social Security for details on income and resource limits. Helps pay for the costs of monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to your Medicare prescription drug plan. If you already receive Extra Help, you will not need to reapply in 2010. SS will see if you are entitled to any additional Extra Help because they no longer count your life insurance or help with household expenses. SS will send information to your state notifying them you may eligible for a Medicare Savings Program which may help with Parts A and B.

Administers the Federal Social Security Program. Provides assistance in applying for Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits; SSI payments for the aged, disabled and blind. Also replaces Social Security or Medicare cards.

National Toll Free number 1-800-772-1213

The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working all together. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

Eligibility is always based on work. Most jobs take Social Security taxes out of your paycheck so you can get a monthly benefit in retirement. To see eligibility requirements, see our website.

You can also estimate your benefit amount, determine when to apply, and explore other factors that may effect your retirement planning on our website.