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Social Security Retirement Benefits | Social Security Administration - Lorain

221 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052

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Eligibility

- Accepts applications from individuals age 61 and 9 months and over AND have worked for at least 10 years. - Must be age 62 and over AND have worked for at least 10 years to be eligible for retirement benefits. - If eligible for retirement benefits, some members of the applicant's family can also receive benefits.

Required documents

An online application. Other documents requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(800) 772-1213
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(800) 325-0778
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(866) 415-0172
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Languages
- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. - Visit website at www.ssa.gov/multilanguage/interpreter.html for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including: -- Arabic. -- Armenian. -- Chinese (Traditional). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Hmong. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Somali. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Vietnamese.
Application process
- Call the toll-free number or visit the Social Security website for more information. - Process begins by applying at www.socialsecurity.gov. - An appointment can be scheduled at a local Social Security office if assistance is needed in completing the online application. - Social Security personnel will contact applicants once the online application is submitted before finalizing the applicant's filing. - Retirement Age Calculator available online at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html.
Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit. For individuals born after 1939, the full retirement age gradually increases from age 66 until age 67 for people born 1960 or later. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned, age, and month of filing.

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Providing organization

Social Security Administration - Lorain

Pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families and administers the Supplemental Security Income program. Also issues Social Security numbers.