Learn about Disability Benefits Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death. Find out if you qualify and how Social Security can help you. USE OUR DISABILITY PLANNER Already Receiving Benefits If you receive Social Security disability benefits , you can get information and services for managing your benefits online. MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS If you prefer to complete your application in a language other than English , the online application will give you the option to schedule an appointment to apply for benefits in your preferred language. The online application is currently only available in English. Apply for DisabilityReturn to a Saved ApplicationCheck Application or Appeal Status 

Who can apply for adult disability benefits online? 
You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you : Are age 18 or older ; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record ; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death ; and Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application was recently denied , our Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made. You can now also file for Supplemental Security Income SSI online but only if you meet certain requirements. You are eligible to file online for SSI if you : Are between the ages of 18 and 65 ; Have never been married ; Aren t blind ; Are a U.S. citizen residing in one of the fifty states, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands ; Haven t applied for or received SSI benefits in the past ; and Are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance at the same time as your SSI claim. Find out if you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Once you finish the online process , a Social Security repre

user: Am I able to mail documents pertaining to my disability benefits?

assistant: Yes you can mail documents to us as long as you follow the specified criteria.

user: Yes, I can follow the criteria that was specified.

assistant: The documents must include your social security number. Do not write anything on the document and please write down you social security number on separate sheet of paper and include it in the envelope with the other documents. 

user: Why do you need my social security number?

assistant: We need your social security number so that we can match you with the correct application. 

user: What other options are available if I don't want to mail the documents? 

assistant: You can bring the documents to a social security office.

user: Is there a number I can call if I am hard of hearing?

assistant: Yes you may call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778 or visit us in person at your local social security office.

user: Do you have specified hours for phone calls?

assistant: Yes, our agents are available by phone 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday.

user: Are there advantages of applying online for disability? 

assistant: Yes, applying online is quicker as it allows you to start your disability claim immediately.