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: Hey, can you tell me something about disability benefits?

assistant: Of course. I can tell you all you want about disability benefits.

assistant: Are you currently receiving Social Security disability benefits?

user: Yes, I do.

assistant: In this case you can get information and services for managing your benefits online.

user: That's great, but what are the advantages if I do it online?

assistant: Our online disability application process offers several advantages. You can, for example, start your disability claim immediately.

user: Hm, so no waiting. Interesting. And how do I apply for benefits?

assistant: To apply for benefits online, print and review the Adult Disability Checklist. It will help you gather the information you need to complete the application. Then simply go through the Disability Benefit Application.

user: Awesome. So, what if I'm applying for a SSI claim at the same time as I do for the insurance? Will that cause any problems?

assistant: It's simple: you can now also file for Supplemental Security Income SSI online, but only if you meet certain requirements.

user: How do I find out if I'm eligible for those benefits?

assistant: In order to become eligible for those benefits, you need to fulfill several requirements.

user: Hm, alright. And why is that?

assistant: Good question. 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. Let's find out if you qualify and how Social Security can help you.