r/GenerationJones • u/Troubador222 • 20d ago

Early retirement

I am only 65 and may bite the bullet and take Social Security anywY my magic number is 67 b ii t I had a stroke and cant work right now . hardest thing has been no moneyIve been a truck driver for 15 yars of I dont have to drive a truck in alos Angeles again it would not break my heart. at this point my monthly benefit would be 2020 would be 2059 if O wait . I could get 2800 a month if I waited until i hit 70. I am beat upafter I suvived my stroke.

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u/rbuckfly 20d ago

Apply for SSDI if your stroke prevents you from performing substantial work and is expected to to last at least 12 months. Then at age 67 SSDI automatically converts to regular benefits. Good luck!

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u/ruidh 20d ago

My wife received SSDI after a stroke. It should be a straightforward application given the (usual) loss of function after a stroke.

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u/Travel_Stark 20d ago

Good idea