Disability | SSA Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work
How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits | Disability | SSA How To Apply You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 8:00 a m and 7:00 p m Our representatives can make an appointment for you to apply
Apply Online for Disability Benefits | SSA Social Security offers an online disability application you can complete at your convenience Apply from the comfort of your home or any location at a time most convenient for you
Who can get Disability | SSA You may be eligible for Disability if your condition affects your ability to work, or will result in death You also need enough recent work history
Disability Determination Process | Disability | SSA Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs)
How We Decide If You Are Disabled (Step 4 and Step 5) | Disability | SSA To decide whether you have a disability, we will use a 5-step process Listed below are frequently asked questions about steps 4 and 5 of the process We'll need to find out about your past work to decide if you can still do that work To make this decision, we'll need to know how you did your job
What you could get from Disability | SSA Disability benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare health insurance Get an estimated monthly payment based on your work history
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits | SSA Please read our publications, Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), for more information You can also see if you meet the requirements for disability benefits on our How You Qualify page
Category: Disability | SSA Social Security has 2 disability programs – one based on work, the other based on need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays monthly benefits if you have paid into Social Security through your job and have a disabling condition that prevents you from working