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Get ready for retirement with planning tools and tips to help you apply for Medicare and Social Security.

Social Security benefits and how to apply

Social Security provides a source of income when you retire or if you cannot work due to a disability. Learn about the types of Social Security benefits, how to apply, and how to get help with these benefits.
How and when to apply for Medicare

Find out about Medicare for people 65 and older or who qualify because of illness or disability.
Food assistance programs for older adults

Learn about food assistance programs for people 60 and older and how to apply.
Use Social Security retirement calculators to estimate your benefits

Knowing how much you may receive from Social Security is important for retirement planning. Social Security’s benefit calculators give you a preview of your future payments.
Benefit finder: retirement

Find out what financial, health care, and other benefits may be available as you enter this next phase of your life.
Retirement planning tools

Find online tools and worksheets to help you create a retirement plan.
Getting Social Security benefits if you are living outside the U.S.

Most U.S. citizens can get Social Security benefits while visiting or living outside the U.S. Find out if you qualify, how to apply, and who to contact to get help.

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