Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as minutes. To qualify for payments from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS ) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS you must submit a retirement application. The easiest and quickest way to apply for retirement, spouse s, ex-spouse s, or Medicare benefits is to apply online. If you apply online, a list of documents we need to see will appear at the end of the application, along with instructions on where to submit them. (Call first to make an appointment.) If you do not live in the U.S.
Or one of its territories you can also contact the Federal Benefits Unit. This could affect the amount of your benefits and when you want your benefits to start. Before you apply for retirement benefits, there are certain Social Security basics you need to know about: Your full retirement ageDepending on your birthdate, that may be between age and 67. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you.
They are available on our website, as follows: Application for Immediate Retirement (CSRS Standard Form (SF) 28 MB.