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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.
In order to apply for a disability retirement, you must file an application with the Retirement System. Giving an application to your employer is not considered filing with the Retirement System. To file, you can: Visit our main office in Albany, or any office of the State Comptroller at locations throughout the State.