Social Security's full-benefit retirement age is increasing gradually because of legislation passed by Congress in 1983. Traditionally, the full benefit age was 65, and early retirement benefits were first available at age 62, with a permanent reduction to 80 percent of the full benefit amount.
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â¢ OLMEC (noun). The noun OLMEC has 1 sense: 1. a member of an early Mesoamerican civilization centered around Veracruz that flourished between 1300 and 400 BC. Familiarity information: OLMEC used as a noun is very rare. â¢ OLMEC (adjective). The adjective OLMEC has 1 sense: 1. of or relating to the Olmec of Mexico. Familiarity information: OLMEC used as an adjective is very rare.