A measure of the availability of a benefit. The National Compensation Survey (NCS) presents data on the percent of workers with access to, and who participate in, employee benefits.
How to Collect Social Security. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) allows eligible individuals to collect Social Security retirement benefits at any point between 62 and 70 years of age. There are pros and cons to early or late collection, but the process remains the same.
You may collect benefits at any age if you are caring for the decedent's minor children under age 16. If you don't qualify for regular Social Security benefits, you may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you are at least 65 years old or disabled.