Nov 19, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.

Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits is four months before the month you want your benefits to start, and the earliest your benefits can start is your first full …

Nov 19, 2025 · Follow these steps to create an online My Social Security account and get 24/7 access to your earnings history, estimated benefits and more.

Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can start receiving retirement benefits is when you reach age 62. Your payments would begin in your first full month as a 62-year-old — that is, the calendar month after …

Jul 17, 2024 · The SSA launched My Social Security in 2012. Until a few years ago, people signing up for the service did so directly through the Social Security website, ssa.gov, creating a username and …

Apr 16, 2025 · Verifying your identity online The quickest and easiest way to prove your identity with the SSA is through the My Social Security portal. The SSA uses two credentialing services, Login.gov …

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Oct 10, 2018 · If you’re already receiving benefits and later decide to start withholding, you can make the change online using your My Social Security account. If you don't have an account, call the …

Sep 12, 2022 · If you are at full retirement age, which varies according to the year you were born, Social Security will pay benefits starting that month. If you apply one to five months after you reach FRA, …