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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.
1 Individuals qualify without regard to their medical history or preexisting conditions, and do not need to meet an income or asset test. 2  Under age 65: Adults under age 65 with permanent disabilities are eligible for Medicare after receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) payments for 24 months.