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In addition to meeting our definition of disability, you must have worked long enough — and recently enough — under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. Social Security work credits are based on your total yearly wages or self-employment income. You can earn up to 4 credits each year.
You may be eligible for Disability if you have: A disability or blindness, and. Enough work history. Learn how to apply. 1. You have a disability or blindness. You must have a disability that affects your ability to work for a year or more, or will result in death.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability. Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process.
Who can get Disability. Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have: A disability or blindness, and. Enough work history. See if you might be eligible for Disability.
Our Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Starter kits are available in English or Spanish for adults and children under age 18. The online Application for Benefits also includes links to information that will help you complete the form.
How To Apply. You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Our representatives can make an appointment for you to apply.
We pay disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI), and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is a needs-based disability program that pays benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older.
To decide whether you have a disability, we will use a 5-step process. Listed below are frequently asked questions about steps 4 and 5 of the process. We'll need to find out about your past work to decide if you can still do that work.
Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for benefits right now. How long it'll take: 10 minutes or less. Our benefits are there for you when you: Age and retire. Stop or limit work because of a disability or blindness. Lose a spouse (or a young child loses a parent)
Who can get SSI. Adults and children might be eligible for SSI if they have: Little or no income, and. Little or no resources, and. A disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older. Find out if you might be eligible for SSI.