We pay disability benefits under Social Security disability insurance program to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid into Social Security taxes.  Your adult child may also qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.
For most people what are the medical requirements?
The medical requirements are the same under both programs and disability is determined by the same process.
Is there a difference in information needed for Social Security disability or SSI?
We ask you for the same information about your medical condition, work, and education history when apply for disability and SSI.
What information is there for advocates, attorneys, and third parties?
If you are an Advocate, Attorney, or Third Party Representative and you are helping someone prepare an application do you know what is needed?
Yes, I know what is needed for an Advocate, Attorney, or Third Party Representative.
Do you know things needed about Advocate, Attorney, or Third Party Represetative?
Can Social Security help me know if I have a safety net to fall back on should I become disabled.