Will the Social Security Administration be notified when you retire?

When you're approaching retirement, the way you're notified about Social Security may vary. For active employees, the Social Security Administration will usually send an indirect reminder to your employer through the add/drop system about six months before you reach the mandatory retirement age, informing them that you are retiring and need to make a reduction in force in a timely manner. So while the SSA will not notify individuals directly, your employer will relay this information to you to make sure you are prepared.

However, for those who choose to work flexibly, the responsibility for Social Security notification falls on the individual due to the lack of a permanent employer. This means that you will need to keep an eye on the approaching retirement age on your own and take care of social security related matters in a timely manner. In short, in either case, staying in touch with the Social Security system and knowing when you are due to retire is something every soon-to-be retiree needs to be aware of.