Are you unsure of when to start claiming Social Security benefits? Figuring out the best Social Security claiming strategy is complicated because there's a lot of factors to consider to try to optimize your benefits. Your health, other sources of income, whether you can qualify for spousal benefits, and a host of other issues all come into play when you make the choice about when to get benefits for the first time. As you consider your options to decide what age is best, delaying your claim for benefits may emerge as a viable approach.