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Social Security in Retirement - Social Security Administration - Chicago - West North Avenue

5130 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Eligibility

Must be age 62 or older; Must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 years or more

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
https://www.ssa.gov/retirement

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Applications may be completed online or by calling to schedule an appointment with a local Social Security Administration office. Before applying, individuals should consider what month they want to start their Retirement benefit (between age 62 and 70) and if they need to apply for Medicare separately or to be enrolled automatically. After the application has been submitted, participants will get their first benefit payment a month after the one they selected in their application. Applicants can check the status of their application online

Fees

Free

Service area

United States

Description

Social Security Administration (SSA) Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of the participant's income when they reduce their hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all their income, so it's best to identify other ways to pay for monthly expenses as you age.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers a broad range of services. While many services are available online, they also offer services at their offices. Social Security card applications, SSI, SSDI, and other benefits can be applied for at the offices. If an individual needs a sign language interpreter, please call in advance.