At the end of each year, we'll mail you a Social Security. Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099) that shows the amount of benefits you received.My Social Security is an online portal that helps monitor your benefits, request a new Social Security card and much more. Your Social Security card or a record of your number. You can get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time before your full retirement age. However your benefits will be reduced. A Social Security doover is still possible. But you've got to reverse the decision to take Social Security within a year and meet other requirements. Here's everything you need to know about the process and applying for Social Security retirement benefits. You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62.