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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.
Applying for Benefits. Social Security generally pays benefits from the time you apply and not from the time the person died. Therefore, itâs important to apply for survivors' benefits as soon as possible to receive benefits for as long as possible.