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: What are disability benefits and how do I receive them?

assistant: Disability benefits are paid through social security to people who can't work due to a medical condition that is expected to last more than one year or result in death.  You can find more information online under Manage your Benefits.

assistant: Do you receive Social Security disability benefits?

user: No I do not receive Social Security benefits.

user: What information do I need to apply for benefits?

assistant: We suggest that you have certain information on hand because it makes it simpler.

user: Does it hurt me that I haven't applied for or received SSI benefits in the past?

assistant: It will not hurt you but you can easily go online to apply for SSI.

user: How do I apply if I am deaf or hard of hearing?

assistant: You can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778; in person at a social security office; but call first for appointment.

user: Can I apply for Social Security Disability at the same time as my SSI claim?

assistant: Yes, you can apply for SSI online but only if you meet certain requirements.

user: Who can receive disability benefits?

assistant: People can receive Social Security disability benefits if they can have a medical condition that keeps them from working for more than a year.