How to Withdraw From Social Security Benefits and Why You'd Want To

That said, sometimes it doesn’t make financial sense to wait.

Withdrawal requests can be made up to a year after receiving your benefit approval letter.

you might also submit the request before you’ve been approved if you change your mind shortly after applying.

What happens when I withdraw from benefits?

For more, check out theSocial Security Fairness Actand theSocial Security and SSDI cheat sheet.