LUCKENBACH, TX. LUCKENBACH, TEXAS. Luckenbach is a scenic community in southeastern Gillespie County with strong musical associations. The site was settled in the late 1840s and early 1850s by German farmers, among them the brothers Jacob Luckenbach and August Luckenbach. Jacob was a veteran of the Texas Revolution.
Four months before your 65th birthday. Go to the Social Security site and look under FAQs in the top right corner. Taken for the Social Security site: How soon can I apply for retirement benefits Updated 05/06/2011 10:15 AM | ID# 1845 How far in advance can I apply for my Social Security retirement benefits? To apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you must be at least 61 years and 9 months of age and want your benefits to start in the next three months. Even if you are not ready to retire, you should still sign up for Medicare four months before your 65th birthday.
You can apply online or sign up by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. If you're still working at 65, read on to find out how it works. If you are still working, age 65 or older, and covered by group health insurance. Most group health plans require that you sign up for Medicare at age 65.