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Contains provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and other public laws and statutes cited in, and affecting administration of, the Social Security Act. Legislation -- Recent legislation affecting Social Security benefits
The amount of your average earnings that Social Security retirement benefits replaces depends on your earnings and when you choose to start benefits. If you start benefits in 2023 at your “full retirement age” (see our “Full retirement age”.
You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age. If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase.
You may qualify if you’re the spouse, divorced spouse, child, or dependent parent of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. See if you're eligible for Survivor benefits.
You're eligible if: You're 62 or older. You've worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 years or more. We keep track of how many years you've paid Social Security taxes. Check your Social Security account to see if you're eligible.
If you’re eligible for retirement and spouse’s benefits, you must apply for both, and you’ll receive a combined benefit equaling the higher spouse’s amount. This requirement is called “deemed filing” because when you apply for one benefit you are “deemed” to have applied for the other benefit.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made some changes to Social Security’s laws about filing for retirement and spousal benefits. Determining when to start your Social Security benefits is a personal decision. We encourage you to research your options before you apply for benefits.
The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age. Learn how to apply.
Different rules apply if you receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments. Then you must report all earnings to us. Also, different rules apply if you work outside the United States. Contact us if you’re working (or plan to work) outside the country.
Check eligibility for Social Security benefits. Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for benefits right now. How long it'll take: 10 minutes or less. Our benefits are there for you when you: Age and retire. Stop or limit work because of a disability or blindness. Lose a spouse (or a young child loses a parent)