If you have worked enough to be eligible for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving 5 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.

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

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.