Category: Social Security

Each social security application form is clearly worded to show its scope as an application for one or more types of benefits. For example, applications...

1509.1 When is a written statement used as the social security application filing date? The receipt date of any written statement requesting benefits is used...

Your application for benefits, including Social Security, must be: Made on a prescribed form; Signed by a proper person (see §1501); Received by one of...

1507.1 When is your social security application for benefits generally considered filed? We consider your application for benefits filed as of the day your application...

1506.1 Are applications you file with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Railroad Retirement Board considered applications for Social Security benefits? An application you...

1505.1 Where do you file your application for Social Security or Medicare benefits? File your application for Social Security benefits: At a Social Security office...

1504.1 What are the advantages of filing a Social Security application on time? It generally works to your advantage to file your social security application...

1503.1 Why should you contact Social Security Administration before you turn age 62? If you are a worker who is considering early retirement, you should...

1502.1 When should you file an application for Social Security benefits? You may file your social security application for benefits up to four months before...

1501.1 Who normally signs the application form for Social Security benefits? We normally expect the claimant to sign the social security application (which includes the...