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.
Better: Midweek Mornings Midweek, especially Tuesday through Thursday, is often the best time to apply for Social Security benefits. These days, there tends to be lighter traffic, meaning shorter wait times and quicker access to help if you need assistance with your application.
Day early mornings and right after lunch are peak. Hours. So it is wise to avoid those times.MoreDay early mornings and right after lunch are peak. Hours. So it is wise to avoid those times. Instead try to schedule your appointment for midm morning or mid-afternoon.
Wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter early in the day (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time) or later in the afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time). We are also less busy later in the week (Wednesday to Friday) and later in the month.
If you need in-person help, you must call to make an appointment before you visit.
Social Security Statement Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. For workers age 60 and older who do not have a my Social Security account, we currently mail Social Security Statements three months prior to your birthday.
Day early mornings and right after lunch are peak. Hours. So it is wise to avoid those times.MoreDay early mornings and right after lunch are peak. Hours. So it is wise to avoid those times.