As a public employee in Virginia, you qualify for Social Security benefits in addition to VRS benefits when you retire. The following chart shows the ages at which retirees are eligible to receive full Social Security retirement:
Eligibility
| Birth Year | Age to Receive Full Social Security Benefit |
|---|---|
| 1937 or earlier | 65 |
| 1938 | 65 + 2 months |
| 1939 | 65 + 4 months |
| 1940 | 65 + 6 months |
| 1941 | 65 + 8 months |
| 1942 | 65 + 10 months |
| 1943 - 1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 66 + 2 months |
| 1956 | 66 + 4 months |
| 1957 | 66 + 6 months |
| 1958 | 66 + 8 months |
| 1959 | 66 + 10 months |
| 1960 and later | 67 |
Questions about Social Security benefits
Social Security Administration website
1-800-772-1213
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