Retirement status Pennsylvania?

Maybe. He should give it a try. From the PA website and from the application itself, the first requirement is: You must be retired and receiving Social Security or other pension as described in Section D on the front of this application, regardless of age. Part-time employment is permitted if you are retired from your principal occupation.

If you receive only unemployment compensation or public assistance, or are a student or other individual who is not retired, you do not qualify.

The front of the appliction http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-3... shows SSI as qualifying income

Tell him to go to the local SSA office and talk to them about possible SSDI social security disability insurance at this time and for this purpose.

Hope that you find the above enclosed information useful. 06/28/2014

in what situation is it necessary for him to claim 'retirement' status?

if he is unable to work, he is automatically RETIRED

if he is receiving SSI he is receiving this money based on his needs, not his disability

he might consider applying for SSDI which as you indicate he has multiple health problems might result in more per month based on his disability

'retirement' from whom?

u get to check with each agency for info as it varies.

normally - 60 is the legal age for discounts from agencies.

IT never hurts to try.