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Your complete guide to Social Security retirement and medical benefits The rules for claiming Social Security benefits have changed. Find out if you can still choose between your own benefits and spousal benefits. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions - completely updated for 2024. Social Security benefits. Figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) . Decide whether it's best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until you turn 70 - and how to time your claims so you and your spouse get the best benefits.Medicare & Medicaid. Learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage.Medigap insurance & Medicare Advantage plans.