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 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. …

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.

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 …

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 benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare health insurance. Get an estimated monthly payment based on your work history.

An Adult Disability Report that collects more details about your illnesses, injuries or conditions, and your work history; Medical evidence already in your possession.

Disability You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more or will result in death. Survivor Your spouse or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. …

Health changes Disability, injury, or illness Staying at a medical facility Need help managing money

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 …