If you’re approaching retirement age and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may be wondering, when does social security disability change to retirement?
Social Security Disability Benefits and Retirement
The good news is, if you are receiving SSDI benefits, your Social Security Disability benefits automatically change to retirement benefits at retirement age. This means the amount of your monthly benefits remains the same before and after retirement.
Disabled Widow(er)’s Benefit and Retirement
It is important to note, however, if you receive a reduced widow(er)’s benefit, you may have adjustments made to your benefits once you hit full retirement age.
Social Security Full Retirement Age
Your full retirement age depends on the year you were born.
If you were born in 1937 or earlier, your full retirement age is 65.
If you were born in 1938, your full retirement age is 65 and 2 months.
If you were born in 1939, your full retirement age is 65 and 4 months.
If you were born in 1940, your full retirement age is 65 and 6 months.
If you were born in 1941, your full retirement age is 65 and 8 months.
If you were born in 1942, your full retirement age is 65 and 10 months.
If you were born in 1943-1954, your full retirement age is 66.
If you were born in 1955, your full retirement age is 66 and 2 months.
If you were born in 1956, your full retirement age is 66 and 4 months.
If you were born in 1957, your full retirement age is 66 and 6 months.
If you were born in 1958, your full retirement age is 66 and 8 months.
If you were born in 1959, your full retirement age is 66 and 10 months.
If you were born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age is 67.
Need Help with Social Security?
If you need help with your SSDI or SSI application or appeal, contact a local attorney today.