Form SSA-521. Request for Withdrawal of Application

Form SSA-521, the Request for Withdrawal of Application, serves as a request form for individuals who wish to withdraw their application for Social Security benefits. The primary purpose is to allow applicants to cancel their application for retirement, spouse's, or Medicare benefits that they previously filed for.

For example, if an individual has applied for Social Security retirement benefits but later decides they want to delay receiving these benefits or if they want to reapply at a later date, they can use this form to request the withdrawal of their application. The benefits include the flexibility to make changes to benefit claiming strategies and avoid taking benefits prematurely.

The parties involved are applicants for Social Security benefits and the SSA. The form usually includes sections for providing personal information, details about the benefits applied for, and a statement explaining the reason for the withdrawal request. It's important to understand the consequences of withdrawing an application, such as the need to repay any benefits received, before using this form.