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Old 02-15-2016, 08:06 AM   #1
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Delaying SS past 70
If a person who reaches 70 in October waits until January to claim SS benefits, will he/she receive retroactive benefits for those three months?
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If a person who reaches 70 in October waits until January to claim SS benefits, will he/she receive retroactive benefits for those three months?
I believe once you are past full retirement age you can backfile for up to 6 months of benefits
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