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If I Retire Now At What Age Can I Draw Social Security?

I am a police officer of 28 years. I am currently still employed with the police agency. At what age can I draw social security if I retire now. I am 58 years old. Thank you.

Hi,

Regardless of a person's profession, the earliest that they can draw Social Security retirement benefits is age 62. Social Security disability benefits can be paid at any age if a person meets the requirements for those benefits (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.05/handbook-0501.html).

The only way that you could potentially qualify for Social Security benefits before age 62 without being disabled is if you could qualify for auxiliary or survivor benefits based on someone else's record. You may want to consider using our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) to explore your options and determine your best strategy for claiming benefits.

Best, Jerry

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Oct 21 2019 - 12:05pm
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