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: What information do I need to know about mailing documents?

assistant: Do you want to know what happens if mail documents to us?

user: Yes, I would like to know the information about mailing documents.

assistant: If mailing documents, then you must include the Social Security number so that we can match them with the correct application.  Also, do not write anything on the original documents and please write the number on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the mailing envelope with the documents.

user: Will I be able to schedule an appointment to apply for benefits in my preferred language?

assistant: Yes, the online application will give you the option to schedule an appointment to apply for benefits in the language you need. 

user: What happens after i apply?

assistant: After we receive your online application, we will provide confirmation of your application electronically or by mail.

user: What happens if I do not want to mail documents?

assistant: You can bring the documents to your local Social Security office.  Please do not mail foreign birth records or any documents from the Department of Homeland Security DHS.

user: What documents do I need to provide?

assistant: We may ask you to provide birth certificate or other proof of birth; proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if not born in the U.S.

user: What are the other ways I can apply?

assistant: You can also apply by phone at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.