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This page groups SSA forms related to retirement & survivor benefits.
Apply for Social Security retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits.
Social Security retirement benefits provide monthly income after you stop working. You can begin reduced benefits at 62, full benefits at full retirement age (66-67), or delayed enhanced benefits up to age 70. Survivor benefits provide income to eligible family members after a worker's death.
This page groups SSA forms related to retirement & survivor benefits.
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Application for Retirement Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-1-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Application for Retirement Insurance Benefits
Applies for Social Security retirement benefits. Workers may begin receiving reduced benefits as early as age 62, or full benefits at full retirement age (66-67 depending on birth year).
Application for Spouse Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-2-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
SSA forms related to retirement & survivor benefits.
Application for Retirement Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-1-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Application for Retirement Insurance Benefits
Applies for Social Security retirement benefits. Workers may begin receiving reduced benefits as early as age 62, or full benefits at full retirement age (66-67 depending on birth year).
Application for Spouse Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-2-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Application for Child Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-4-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Application for Parent Insurance Benefits
SSA Form SSA-5-BK. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Application for Lump-Sum Death Benefit
SSA Form SSA-10. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Certificate of Election for Reduced Benefits
SSA Form SSA-25. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Request for Social Security Statement
SSA Form SSA-7004. Official government form with AI-powered guidance.
Request for Social Security Statement
Requests a statement of your Social Security earnings history and estimated future benefits from SSA.
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