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A. You can. Social Security will accept your application for early benefits when you're 61 years 9 months. Regardless of how old you are, the agency generally recommends that you apply three months before you would like the first payment to arrive.
To apply for SSI, you'll need to fill out Form SSA-8000-BK, Application for Supplemental Security Income, plus either Form SSA-3368-BK, Adult Disability Report or Form SSA-3820-BK, Disability Report-Child.Learn more about the disability forms you'll need to file.hether or not your disability application will be for Social Security disability or SSI can be determined by the Social Security office. Once you have informed the Social Security office that you wish to apply for disability benefits, an appointment will be scheduled for you to be interviewed.