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Social Security Launches New Online Retirement Application Process


To meet the needs of millions of baby boomers who are becoming eligible for retirement at a rate of 10,000 a day for the next 20 years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced its new online retirement application. 

For more information and to apply, go to www.socialsecurity.gov and click on "Applying Online for Retirement Benefits." To see a demonstration of the online retirement application and to view SSA's new public service announcements featuring Patty Duke as cousins Patty and Cathy Lane, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/pattyduke.



About Council on Aging

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.

Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.

COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.

For Answers on Aging:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 Toll-free 1-800-252-0155
E-mail: info@help4seniors.org
Website: www.help4seniors.org

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For more information:

Social Security Administration Official Web site

More about Social Security in the Help4Seniors Resource Directory