If you’re not already getting benefits, you should contact Social Security about three months before your 65th birthday to sign up for Medicare. You should sign up for Medicare even if you don’t plan to retire at age 65 to avoid the late enrollment penalty.

How do I get my Social Security benefit information?

You can get your personal Social Security Statement online by using your my Social Security account. If you don’t yet have an account, you can easily create one. Your online Statement gives you secure and convenient access to your earnings records.

What do I need to know to apply for Social Security?

Whether you or anyone else has ever filed for Social Security benefits, Medicare or Supplemental Security Income on your behalf (if so, we will also ask for information on whose Social Security record you applied); If you are applying for retirement benefits, the month you want your benefits to begin; and

Where can I Find my Social Security number?

Benefits.gov is designed to help you easily locate program information. Each benefit program has a ‘Quick Info’ box. Here, you will find application information and contact information for the managing agency.

What do I need on my SSA 10 form?

Whether you qualified for or expect to receive a pension or annuity based on your own employment with the Federal government of the United States or one of its States or local subdivisions; The names, dates of birth (or age) and Social Security numbers (if known) of your or the worker’s former spouses;

What do I need to deposit my social security check?

Direct deposit: If you want your Social Security benefit deposited directly into your domestic bank account, you’ll need your account type and number and bank routing number. Common oversights: According to Schreiber, there are many items that would-be Social Security beneficiaries overlook when applying for benefits online.