In this Zoom live video conference, participants will learn Social Security’s retirement, survivor, and disability programs; how benefits are computed; when someone can begin to collect; the impact of work in retirement; the components of Medicare; how the receipt of a public pension from MA will impact one’s eligibility for benefits; strategies for maximizing’s one’s Social Security benefits; and much more. This program is group discussion friendly, and questions are expected and encouraged during the presentation. After completing this program, participants will be able to speak intelligently to their clients about applying for social security benefits. Ideal for CPAs, EAs, CFPs, Attorneys and other experienced practitioners.