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: Can you tell me if it is safe to mail my documents especially seeing that I am mail original documents?

assistant: What documents are you mailing to us? All documents must include your Social Security number so that we can match them to the correct application.

user: I have not mailed any documents yet.

user: Are there any advantages to applying for disability online?

assistant: There are definitely advantages to applying online, one is that you can start your disability claim immediately.

user: What do I have to include with the documents if I am mailing them in?

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

user: Do you have a contact phone number for a person who is hard of hearing?

assistant: Yes a person who is hard of hearing can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.

user: What happens to my application after I apply?

assistant: Once your application has been received you will receive a confirmation that we have received your application either by mail or electronically.