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Social Security Retirement Benefits | Social Security Administration - Lorain

221 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052

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Eligibility
  • Accepts applications from individuals age 61 and 9 months and over AND have worked for at least 10 years.
  • Must be age 62 and over AND have worked for at least 10 years to be eligible for retirement benefits.
  • If eligible for retirement benefits, some members of the applicant's family can also receive benefits.
Required documents
An online application. Other documents requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(800) 325-0778
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(800) 772-1213
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(866) 415-0172
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Languages
-- Arabic. -- Armenian. -- Chinese (Traditional). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Hmong. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Somali. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Vietnamese.
Application process
  • Call the toll-free number or visit the Social Security website for more information.
  • Process begins by applying at www.socialsecurity.gov.
  • An appointment can be scheduled at a local Social Security office if assistance is needed in completing the online application.
  • Social Security personnel will contact applicants once the online application is submitted before finalizing the applicant's filing.
  • Retirement Age Calculator available online at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html.
Fees
Not applicable.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit. For individuals born after 1939, the full retirement age gradually increases from age 66 until age 67 for people born 1960 or later. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned, age, and month of filing.
Last assured
03/12/2026
Providing organization
Social Security Administration - Lorain
Pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families and administers the Supplemental Security Income program. Also issues Social Security numbers.