user: Hello I need information about Other ways to apply for retirement benefits[NEWLINE]agent: of course there are several ways to apply for the benefit[NEWLINE]agent: do you live in the us USA?[NEWLINE]user: Not actually.[NEWLINE]agent: If you don't live in the US USA Or in one of their territories you can also: contact the Social Security office, the US embassy or consulate. USA Closer.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do you also know about this Benefits by year of birth. What is the full retiremtnage?[NEWLINE]agent: Full retirement age is the age at which a person may first become entitled to full or unreduced retirement benefits.[NEWLINE]user: Now is the time to apply for retirement benefits. Is it possible for me to do it electronically?[NEWLINE]agent: yes and In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, it is done.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: In relation to my spouse. What happens if my partner is eligible for compensation based on their own background as well as mine?[NEWLINE]agent: If your spouse qualifies for benefits on their own record, we will pay that amount first. If the benefit on your record is higher, they will get an additional amount on your record so that the combination of benefits equals that higher amount.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Something else to consider when it comes to retirement benefits. And what does social security have to offer?[NEWLINE]agent: Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: and can i complete the application online?[NEWLINE]agent: of course Complete the online application. You can complete your application in one session or start the application now and end it at a later time[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: And if I make the electronic request, should I do something else later?