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.

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

The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18.

Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Who do you want to apply for?

Who can get SSI Adults and children might be eligible for SSI if they have: Little or no income, and Little or no resources, and A disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older. Find out if you …

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

Welcome to the Ticket to Work Program! Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security …

Contact Social Security You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an …

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 …

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.