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Age 62 or older (full retirement age is 67 for those born after 1960)
At least 40 Social Security work credits (about 10 years of work)
U.S. citizen or qualifying legal resident
You cannot receive both Social Security retirement and disability benefits at the same time.
Filing at 62 reduces your monthly benefit by up to 30%. Filing at 70 increases it by 24% over full retirement age.
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Common Forms Quick Reference
The most frequently requested SSA forms, what they are for, and where to get them.
| Form | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|
| SSA-1 | Application for Retirement Benefits | |
| SSA-16 | Application for Disability Insurance Benefits | |
| SSA-10 | Application for Widow(er)'s Benefits | |
| SSA-8 | Application for Lump-Sum Death Payment | |
| SS-5 | Application for a Social Security Card | |
| SSA-561 | Request for Reconsideration | |
| SSA-3368 | Adult Disability Report | |
| SSA-827 | Authorization to Disclose Information | |
| CMS-40B | Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B |
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