Let’s say you just filed for Social Security benefits — but you were late to the party.

Maybe you took benefits later than you could’ve, even though you weren’t working. You could’ve been living off personal savings or private retirement funds. You could’ve also been unaware of the date to file, and missed out on some benefits.

But can you get that money back? According to Daniel R. Masiello Jr. by way of SILive, the answer is yes.

There are certain criteria to fulfill, and there are also conditions on how you can get paid. But at least you have a chance to get the money you missed out on.

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