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Poverty

MLAA

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6. I recently applied for Social Security at 62.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:21 PM

Nov 2022

I did in online in about 10 minutes. I immediately got an email that my application was received. Less than 2 weeks later it was approved and first payment about 30 days (today!) later via direct deposit.

Best of luck to your cousin.

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Cousin, 62. Diagnosed with degenerating spinal disks. Receives some public assistance. [View all] 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 OP

No, JenniferJuniper Nov 2022 #1

Yes mahina Nov 2022 #2

They do NOT turn everyone down. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #4

She does not need a lawyer to apply for Social Security. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #3

Just want to correct one thing here JenniferJuniper Nov 2022 #8

I stand corrected. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #9

Based on my experience, she may want one. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2022 #5

I recently applied for Social Security at 62. MLAA Nov 2022 #6

Yes EmeraldCoaster Nov 2022 #7