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Social Security Retirement Benefits | Social Security Administration - Akron

2166 Romig Road, Akron, OH 44320

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

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 will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(866) 837-5359
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(800) 325-0778
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(800) 772-1213
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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

Summit 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.

Data provided by

211 Summit

Providing organization

Social Security Administration - Akron

Administers Retirement Insurance, Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Supplemental Medical Insurance (Medicare) in Summit County.