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Which Month Should I Select To Get My Maximum Benefit Rate?
I am turning 70 on 8/8/2017. To get the max benefits should I select the start date to be Aug 2017 or Sept 2017?
Hi,
You'd select August 2017 as your month of election, which is the payment that arrives in September 2017.
Best, Jerry
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May 10, 2017