The 5 Types of Social Security Benefits and Who Qualifies for Them

When most people think of Social Security, they think of the retirement benefits many workers qualify for after a long career. But that's actually just one of several types of Social Security benefits a person may qualify for.

There are four other kinds of Social Security benefits, and you could qualify for these well before you retire if you meet the criteria. Below, we'll take a closer look at each type and who can claim them.

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