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What month do Social Security benefits begin at age 70? Your claiming guide

For those born on the first of the month, Social Security benefits can technically begin the month before their 70th birthday. However, for most people, **what month do Social Security benefits begin at age 70** is determined by your birth month and the Social Security Administration's (SSA) standard payment process, where benefits are paid the month after they are due. This means if you turn 70 in July, you'll receive your first payment in August.