I first retired as a construction ironworker at age 55 after having open heart surgery to replace a bad heart valve. I had to return to working at age 61 due to the cost of health insurance and the high deductibles under the ACA. I appreciate your comments about those who need to retire early due to the toll their hard work has had on their bodies. As I returned to work and the toll loading trucks for Amazon has had on me I was dismayed to find that I was no longer eligible for SS disability because I no longer had enough credits. That is another thing it seems no one talks about. By the time I gain enough credits to be able to claim a disability I will be 66 and 7 months and eligible to retire with full benefits.....IF I MAKE IT THAT LONG.
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I first retired as a construction ironworker at age 55 after having open heart surgery to replace a bad heart valve. I had to return to working at age 61 due to the cost of health insurance and the high deductibles under the ACA. I appreciate your comments about those who need to retire early due to the toll their hard work has had on their bodies. As I returned to work and the toll loading trucks for Amazon has had on me I was dismayed to find that I was no longer eligible for SS disability because I no longer had enough credits. That is another thing it seems no one talks about. By the time I gain enough credits to be able to claim a disability I will be 66 and 7 months and eligible to retire with full benefits.....IF I MAKE IT THAT LONG.
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