1) Retirement
• You may begin receiving benefits at age 62. The amount of benefits increase for each year you wait to retire, until 70 years.
2) Disability
• You may be younger than 65
• You meet work requirements
• Are considered disabled under the Social Security Program’s medical guidelines: Check at www.socialsecurity.gov
Social Security uses the following definition of disability in determining whether your are entitled to benefits: the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which has lasted or can be expected to last for a period of not less than twelve months, or which can be expected to result in death.
3) Dependent
• You are a spouse of a retired or disabled worker
• You are a minor or disabled child of a retired or disabled worker
4) Survivor
• You are a surviving spouse, or a minor child of a worker who qualified for Social Security retirement or disability benefits
OR
• You are a disabled child of a worker who qualified for Social Security retirement or disability benefits

Do you need an attorney?
Yes, you do when fighting for the benefits you deserve. Roberti, Wittenberg, Lauffer, and Wicker Law Firm will take care of your legal needs. Contact Us.

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