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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.
All you have to do is file Social Security Form 521, also called âRequest for Withdrawal of Application.â Youâll have to repay all the Social Security benefits youâve received to date (no interest or inflation adjustment included.) Then, you can reapply for Social Security at your current age.ll you have to do is file Social Security Form 521, also called âRequest for Withdrawal of Application.â Youâll have to repay all the Social Security benefits youâve received to date (no interest or inflation adjustment included.) Then, you can reapply for Social Security at your current age.