Benefits for People with Disabilities

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assist to people with disabilities. While these ii programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Assistants and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family unit if y'all are "insured," significant that you lot worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.


When you apply for either plan, we will collect medical and other information from you lot and make a decision about whether or not you run into Social Security's definition of inability. Periodically, we will need updated information virtually your condition.  You may receive a Inability Update Report (SSA-455).  This grade tin at present be completed online.

Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool to notice out which programs may be able to pay you benefits.

If your application has recently been denied, the Internet Appeal is a starting indicate to request a review of our determination about your eligibility for disability benefits.

If your application is denied for:

  • Medical reasons, you can complete and submit the required Appeal Request and Appeal Disability Report online.

    The inability report asks you for updated data well-nigh your medical condition and whatsoever treatment, tests or doctor visits since we made our decision.

  • Non-medical reasons, you should contact your local Social Security Function to request the review. You besides may call our toll-free number, ane-800-772-1213, to request an appeal. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can phone call our toll-costless TTY number, ane-800-325-0778.

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