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That depends on your circumstances.
Generally, you can take early retirement at age 62 under your own earnings record, but you would only collect 75% of the benefit you'd receive by waiting until full retirement age (65 for people born before 1943; 66 for people born between 1943 and 1954). If you haven't earned enough work credits on your own, you may begin drawing against your spouse's earning record (if applicable) when he retires, provided you are at least 62.
An ex-spouse may draw against a spouse's earning record at age 62 if your marriage lasted at least ten years and you are unmarried (to anyone) at the time you file your application.
Widows and widowers may draw survivors' retirement benefits as early as age 60, if they haven't remarried before that age, or at age 50, if disabled. Ex-spouses are also entitled to benefits under circumstances similar to those described above.
A widow, widower or ex-spouse may draw Survivor benefits at any age if caring for the deceased spouse's dependent minor children who are under age 16. Each child would also be eligible for a separate benefit.
You may collect Social Security disability benefits at any age if the Social Security Administration determines you are too impaired to work, but you must have earned enough work credits and have paid into the fund recently enough to qualify. You may be able to collect disability against a spouse's earnings record in place of, or in addition to your own, up to 50% of your qualified spouse's benefit.
The rules and scenarios are complex and can't be summarized adequately in this forum. Additionally, each individual's circumstances are unique and must be addressed according to information only you and the government can access.
If you believe you may be entitled to collect Social Security benefits, call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to speak with a representative.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y ago62 is the youngest, but you don't get the full coverage. To get that you can file at 67.
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on your country of residence and the laws that apply in that country.
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∙ 14y agoYou have to be at least 60 years old.
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∙ 11y agosixty two
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How does collecting old age Social Security affect unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania?
It doesn't. They are separate programs and you have to qualify for them individually.
When someone turns 18 does a social security check come in their name?
noTo get social security a person has to work 40 quarters and be at least 62. Social security is for people who have paid into it so they can have a retirement. If someone is 18 today they will not qualify for a full social security payment until they are about 69 or 70 years old.
Does your 65 year old spouse qualify for medicare part A if she does not have enough credits to qualify for social security but you have paid into medicare continuously since inception?
Yes - she qualifies as the spouse of an eligible wage earner.
How old does my spouse have to be to get a check from my Social Security?
If you and your spouse have been married for at least 10 years, she will be eligible for a Survivor Social Security Benefit monthly check if you are deceased, and if she is age 62. But if she is disabled, she may qualify to draw it at an earlier age. You can phone your social security office or go online to be sure though, which I recommend.
Can you qualify for social security disability if you've never paid taxes?
You cannot qualify for any of the social security disability or other social security benefits unless you have worked and paid taxes into the Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) program. You may be able to qualify for the SSI program. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. To apply for the SSI program you will have to go to the local SSA in your area for the forms and assistance that you will need in completing the forms correctly.
Can a California resident collect unemployment if they are old enough to get Social Security benefits?
Neither relies on the other for eligibility. You have to qualify for each of them as they are separate programs with their own rules.
What conditions qualify a person for medicare besides old age?
The only possibility for Medicare before age 65 is if you are under Social Security disability. Even then not everyone in that category is eligible.
Can a person who did not contribute through wage deductions still claim SS disability benefits?
NO WAY. You can only qualify for social security insurance benefits by contribution to the social security insurance program either through wages OR from being a self employed taxpayer and contributing to the The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
Do I need to be on Social Security to receive Medicare?
No, but if you are not on Social Security disability, you must be at least 65 years old to enroll.
What is the purpose of social security taxes?
Thats where the money comes from to pay you social security.
Do you qualify for Medicare or Medicaid if you are Born In The Year 2000 or Later (as of April 6th 2018)?
No, you need to be 65 years old. You are only 18 years old. Medicare isn't free either. The deductible comes out of your social security payments.
Is it possible to increase monthly social security income?
if i am receing my spouse social security is it possible for me to get my own when i am 66 years old
