Please visit Smithsonian visitor maps for directions to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington Monument and National Mall. The Museum is open 7-days a week, 364 days a year. Our regular operating hours are from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Museum is closed on December 25.
A. Well, yes and no. When you turn 65, you'll probably need to sign up for Medicare. But when it comes to Social Security, you don't have to do anything now. You can apply for retirement benefits anytime between now and age 70, with your monthly check rising the longer you wait. Your benefits generally will begin about three months after you apply.
You can apply online or sign up by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. If you're still working at 65, read on to find out how it works. If you are still working, age 65 or older, and covered by group health insurance. Most group health plans require that you sign up for Medicare at age 65.