Rights & Benefits Information ALTCS Workshop
Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Getting Your Social Security Retirement Benefits?
Learn about the Arizona Long Term Care System, including what it is, what it takes to be eligible for the program, and what kinds of services are available once a person becomes eligible. A great place to start when you are considering ALTCS for yourself, or for a loved one.
By Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
Retirement is not one-size-fits- all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you’re still working or are delaying applying so you can get the higher benefit. If you’re age 70 or older, you should apply now for the benefits you’re owed. Your benefits will not increase if you continue to delay applying for them because you are 70 or older. Did you know that you can receive benefits even if you still work? Your earnings can increase your monthly benefit amount – even after you start receiving benefits. Each year that you work, we check your earnings record. It’s possible your latest year of earnings is one of your highest in 35 years. If so, we will automatically recalculate your benefit amount and pay you any increase due. You can claim your retirement benefits now. The best and easiest way to apply is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account on our
website (https://www.ssa. gov/myaccount/). Once you create your account, you can get an estimate of how much you might receive each month based on when you want to start receiving benefits and then apply. In your account, (https://www. ssa.gov/myaccount/) you can also: • Access our publications – like the fact sheet for workers ages 70 and up. • Find your Full Retirement Age. • Learn about benefits for your spouse and family members. • Apply for benefits. • Manage your benefits once you start receiving them. We’re here to help you secure today and tomorrow and we invite you to learn more about applying for retirement benefits on our website (https://www.ssa.gov/apply). Please share this blog with your friends and family – and post it on social media.
Please join us in person. Topic: ALTCS Workshop Time: August 10, 2:30 — 4 p.m. Location: The Katie , 600 S Country Club Rd
Participants are asked to socially distance themselves; masks are optional. Space is limited; please register soon.
The ALTCS workshop is held every month on the second Thursday.
To register , go to: https://altcsaug23.eventbrite.com, or call Donna DeLeon at (520) 305-3450. Participants who would prefer a virtual training are invited to register for our September training held on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
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Pima Council on Aging
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