A measure of the availability of a benefit. The National Compensation Survey (NCS) presents data on the percent of workers with access to, and who participate in, employee benefits.
How to Collect Social Security. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) allows eligible individuals to collect Social Security retirement benefits at any point between 62 and 70 years of age. There are pros and cons to early or late collection, but the process remains the same.
Social Security eligibility depends on your birth year. Reduced benefits are available at age 62. The longer you wait to begin collecting, the higher your payment will be up to age 70. Your family members may be able to receive benefits based on your record.