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 my disability benefits documents?

assistant: Yes, you are able to mail those documents to us, do you have your social security number?

user: Yes, I know my social security number.

assistant: Great, you can mail your documents if you include your social security number on a separate sheet of paper and as long as you don't write anything on the original documentation.

user: Are there other ways, besides online, I can apply for disability benefits?

assistant: Yes, you can apply by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 from 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday.

user: Should I still apply for benefits even if I don't have all the correct paperwork?

assistant: Yes, you should still apply, we can always help you get the correct documentation that you need.

user: Will the application process go quicker if I have my information on hand?

assistant: Yes, the process will be quicker and smoother if you have your information ready to go.

user: What kind of information do I need to have on hand?

assistant: You would need to have your personal info such as date of birth and social security number.

user: What happens after I apply for my disability benefits?

assistant: After we receive your application we will confirm with either by email or mail that it was received.