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Do My SS Disability Benefits Automatically Change To Retirement Benefits At Age 65?

Does my status drawing SS disability benfits automatically change over to my retirement benefit at age 65 or do I need request the change?

Hi,

Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits automatically convert to regular Social Security retirement benefits when the recipient reaches full retirement age (FRA), not at age 65. No action on your part is required to initiate the conversion.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Apr 29 2020 - 9:27am
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