Do you get the full amount of Social Security at the beginning of the year of your 66th birthday or do you have to wait until your birthday that year?

In order to get full social security there are many factors to take into account. You will need to have worked 10 years and have accumulated 40 credits. It also depends on the year you were born. For example if you were born after 1960 you will qualify for benefits at the age of 67. If you were born between 1943-1954 you would be able to get full social security at 66.