If you have worked enough to be eligible for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving five questions to determine if you have a qualifying disability.

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.

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.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

If you're eligible, you may be able to get Disability and SSI at the same time. If you choose not to apply for SSI when you file for Disability, you’ll get a letter from us saying, "You're not eligible for SSI."

The benefits planner home page links to explanations of the various types of Social Security benefits as well as calculators that let you estimate how much your disability, survivors, or retirement benefits …

The criteria in the Listing of Impairments are applicable to evaluation of claims for disability benefits under the Social Security disability insurance program or payments under the SSI program.

When we tell you that you’ll be receiving disability benefit payments, the notice explains how much your disability benefit will be and when your payments start.

In most cases, you will continue to receive benefits as long as you have a disability. However, there are circumstances that may affect your continuing eligibility for disability benefits.

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 …