### Question
What is the definition of early retirement age?


### Answer
The definition of **early retirement age** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 416*:

> age 62 in the case of an old-age, wife's, or husband's insurance benefit, and age 60 in the case of a widow's or widower's insurance benefit

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 416*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

