Retirement Applications filing for benefits at full retirement age (FRA) or older
If you are a U.S. citizen and want to file for retirement benefits and you want benefits to begin at age 66 or older then you can file online.
You may do so up to four (4) months in advance at www.ssa.gov/retirement.
The online application should take 30 minutes or less.
Retirement Applications age 62 and FRA
If you are not working and want to file for retirement benefits to begin between age 62 and FRA you can file online.
You may do so up to four (4) months in advance at www.ssa.gov/retirement.
The online application should take 30 minutes or less.
U.S. citizens aged 62 – FRA who are working more than 45 hours per month
If you are between the age of 62 and FRA and are working more than 45 hours per month you need to be aware of the following rules:
A person working more than 45 hours per month is not eligible to receive a monthly benefit until they reach FRA.
If you have questions about this rule, please complete our contact form FBU Inquiry Form and we will provide you with additional information.
Retirement applications between age 62 and FRA who do NOT work more than 45 hours per month
If you are between the age of 62 and FRA and are NOT working more than 45 hours per month you can file online.
You may do so up to four (4) months in advance at www.ssa.gov/retirement.
The online application should take 30 minutes or less.
U.S. citizens aged 62 – FRA who are self-employed
If you are a U.S. citizen between the age of 62 and age 66 and are NOT working more than 45 hours per month you can file online.
You may do so up to four (4) months in advance at www.ssa.gov/retirement.
The online application should take 30 minutes or less.
Survivor or Disability applications
If you want to file for disability or survivor’s benefits, then you should provide relevant information on our Filing for Benefits Form.
We will contact you within ten (10) business days to schedule a telephone appointment.
Filing for Medicare
If you want to file only for Medicare, you can do this online at www.ssa.gov/medicare/sign-up.
The online application should take 30 minutes or less.
How Do I Terminate Medicare Benefits If I Already Receive Payments?
If you wish to terminate your enrollment, send FBU a signed statement and include your name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, and statement regarding your wish to terminate Medicare Part B coverage and premiums, and the effective date. Termination is a serious decision if you wish to re-enroll later, you may have to pay a surcharge.
Medicare Part B will be terminated effective with the month after the month we receive your signed statement.
For additional information you can visit www.medicare.gov
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You can contact us using our online Inquiry Form FBU Inquiry Form – U.S. Mission Ireland (usembassy.gov) however, we must have a signed and dated statement before Medicare Part B can be terminated.
How Do I Enroll in Medicare Benefits If I Already Receive Payments?
You can download the form CMS-40B APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN MEDICARE PART B (MEDICAL INSURANCE) (cms.gov) from Medicare’s website and mail it to us.
For information on enrollment periods and premiums you can visit www.medicare.gov
Information can also be found on Medicare Benefits | SSA
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You can contact us by using our online inquiry form FBU Inquiry Form – U.S. Mission Ireland (usembassy.gov)
Alternatively, if you want to file for Medicare, Retirement, Survivors or Disability benefits and cannot do so Online, you should submit all relevant information on our Social Security Benefits Form.
We will contact you within 10 business days to schedule a telephone appointment.