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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.
If you're still working, you can enroll in Medicare. You should file about three months before you turn 65, and if you have enough work credits under Social Security, apply for Medicare only. If you do not have enough work credits, you will need to file for Social Security and Medicare.