Benefit types | SSA - The United States Social Security Administration Benefit types Find out which Social Security benefits can help you based on your circumstances If you already get benefits, visit our Manage benefits page to learn how to make changes, download documents, and complete other tasks
Social Security Benefit Amounts In addition to retirement benefits, Social Security pays several other types of benefits For example, Social Security pays benefits to disabled workers who meet medical and insured requirements
Benefits Planner: Retirement | Retirement Age and Benefit Reduction | SSA Starting Your Retirement Benefits Early (En español) 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
Apply for Social Security Benefits | SSA Benefits Retirement You worked and paid Social Security taxes Family Your current or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes Disability You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more or will result in death
Understanding the Benefits - The United States Social Security . . . Social Security replaces a percentage of a worker’s pre-retirement income based on your lifetime earnings The amount of your average earnings that Social Security retirement benefits replaces depends on your earnings and when you choose to start benefits
The United States Social Security Administration | SSA The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced significant progress in its ongoing efforts to improve customer service while handling record transaction volumes