Ok, the time has come, I think, to sign up for Social Security (my birthday is in January and my FRA is 65 and 2 months, so I'm assuming that my FRA month is March.)
EDITED TO ADD: Oops! MY FRA is 66 and 2 months, not 65 and two months! Sheesh! Sorry!
I am already taking Medicare, since I needed it when I retired when I reached the age I could take it (and thus stop paying the exorbitant COBRA payment!) I am told to pay my Medicare in three month increments, which most recent payment puts me through March. I paid the most recent one yesterday, just in case, thought March, but I think they might owe me March's money back.
How will already having Medicare affect my Social Security application, if at all?
Should I try to apply online? Is the success rate good there or do people run into trouble?
Or should I try to make an in-person appointment?
Any and all advice welcome!
EDITED TO ADD: Oops! MY FRA is 66 and 2 months, not 65 and two months! Sheesh! Sorry!
I am already taking Medicare, since I needed it when I retired when I reached the age I could take it (and thus stop paying the exorbitant COBRA payment!) I am told to pay my Medicare in three month increments, which most recent payment puts me through March. I paid the most recent one yesterday, just in case, thought March, but I think they might owe me March's money back.
How will already having Medicare affect my Social Security application, if at all?
Should I try to apply online? Is the success rate good there or do people run into trouble?
Or should I try to make an in-person appointment?
Any and all advice welcome!
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