No call from SSA after retirement application - normal for delayed start date?

I wouldn't be too concerned yet. When I applied last year for a delayed start date (about 5 months out), I didn't get a call until about 6 weeks after submission. The SSA prioritizes applications based on start date proximity. Since your benefit start is still 6 months out, they're likely focusing on applications for people starting benefits sooner. As long as your online status shows 'under review' and not an error message, you should be fine.

u might not get a call at all. i never did when i applied last year. they just processed it and i got an award letter in the mail about 8 weeks later. check ur myssa account every week or so.

The call pattern depends on several factors. Since you're filing six months ahead and are already past your Full Retirement Age, your application is considered lower priority than someone filing for immediate benefits or disability. The system flags applications that need clarification or have potential issues - these get calls first. Straightforward applications often process without contact. Here's what I suggest: 1. Continue monitoring your mySocialSecurity account weekly 2. If status changes to anything besides 'processing' or 'under review', then take action 3. If nothing changes by May (when you're 3 months from start date), then call SSA to confirm everything's on track Your application timing is actually ideal - you've given them plenty of lead time, which means less stress for you.

DONT TRUST THE ONLINE STATUS!!!! Mine said "under review" for TWO MONTHS and then suddenly changed to "we need more information" but they NEVER contacted me!!!! I kept calling the 800 number every day for a WEEK before finally giving up because I could never get through!!! The whole system is BROKEN!!!

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My neighbor just went through this exact scenario!!! She applied in November for benefits starting in April, and she was CONVINCED something was wrong because she never got a call!! She finally broke down and went to the local office last week, and they told her everything was PERFECTLY fine and proceeding normally!!! Sometimes no news is good news with Social Security!!!

Question - did you claim any special circumstances on your application? I didn't get a call for my retirement application because it was straightforward, but my wife got a call because she was applying for reduced benefits on her record while getting spousal benefits later. They usually call if they need clarification or if something triggers a review. Maybe check if you listed foreign employment, government pensions, or other special situations?

Just to provide some additional reassurance - the Social Security Administration has been dealing with staffing shortages, so they're triaging cases more than ever. With your start date in August 2025: 1. Your application is not considered urgent yet 2. Since you're past FRA, there are fewer calculation complications 3. With a straightforward work history, your application is likely flagged as 'standard processing' The lack of a call is actually a good sign in your case. It means there are no obvious issues requiring immediate clarification. Continue monitoring your mySocialSecurity account, and you'll likely see a status update as your start date approaches.

btw make sure u print out the confirmation page from when u submitted ur application. my friend didnt and then ssa claimed they never got his application. big mess.