The "earliest retirement age" can vary according to the pension plan. Most plans use age 55.
As a rule, retirement age is the earliest age
you are eligible to receive a pension or annuity from your
employer, if you had not been disabled. If you retire on
disability, the payments you receive are taxed as wages until you reach the
minimum retirement age.
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