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Social Security Retirement Benefits | Social Security Administration - Lorain

221 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Single Floor Building|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

- 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.
An online application. Other documents requested as needed.
Same as site hours.
(800) 772-1213

Voice - voice | National Helpline

(866) 833-2967

Voice - voice | Ticket to Work Help Line

(866) 415-0172

Voice - voice | Lorain County Office

(866) 968-7842

Voice - voice | Ticket to Work Help Line

(800) 325-0778

Voice - voice | National Helpline

https://www.ssa.gov

- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. - Visit website at www.ssa.gov/pgm/reach.htm for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including: -- Arabic. -- Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Ukrainian. -- Vietnamese.

- 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.

No fee. NOTE: No paper checks will be issued after Tuesday September 30th, 2025.

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit. Full retirement age beginning with people born in 1938 or later is age 65. For individuals born after 1939 the full retirement age gradually increases by two months until age 67 for people born in 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.