Disability Benefits 
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 , 

user: I'm trying to work on some disability benefits

assistant: Okay, would you like to learn about Disability Benefits?

assistant: Are you already receiving benefits?

user: Nope, need help on disability and a claim

user: I want to know more about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance and my SSI claim and can I just do it on my computer?

assistant: You can file for Supplemental Security Income online if you meet some requirements .

user: but what if my application was denied already?

assistant: You can still apply online. If your application was recently denied. The Internet Appeal application will help you request a review of why it was denied.

user: Okay, and can I get more info on disability benefits and medical conditions?

assistant: Yes, 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 . You can find out if you qualify and how Social Security can help you by using the DIsability Planner.

user: Will I need information or paperwork about my work and pay for this last year?

assistant: Yes, you will need the amount of money earned last year and this year, and name and address of your employer for this year and last year