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Eligibility for Benefits
Describes the many online services available from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including applying for benefits, finding out if you qualify for benefits and estimating your future benefits.
This tool screens for eligibility for Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
For the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood, this publication describes the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health benefits for which a child with a disability might be eligible.
Find out if your children are eligible to receive Social Security Benefits.
Describes who qualifies for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits and how to apply.
Learn more about the review process used by the Social Security Administration regarding continued eligibility for disability benefits.
Information on the medical criteria used to evaluate Social Security disability claims.
When you start receiving disability benefits, certain members of your family also may qualify for benefits on your record.
Federal government Web site with detailed information on government benefit programs.
Information on the amount of work a parent needs to qualify for disability benefits for themselves and Social Security benefits for their children.
This booklet explains the benefits Social Security can pay to people who are blind or have low vision.
Information on how to qualify for Social Security (Title II) through working and paying taxes.
This is the starting point to request a review of our medical decision about your eligibility for disability benefits. There are two parts to this Internet Appeal process: (1) an Appeal Request Internet Form, and (2) an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online.
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) administers the hearings and appeals program for the Social Security Administration (SSA). Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and issue decisions. The Appeals Council considers appeals from hearing decisions, and acts as the final level of administrative review for the Social Security Administration.
The page explains how much work is needed to qualify for disability benefits.
Overview of the review process used by the Social Security Administration regarding continued eligibility for disability benefits.
Learn about Social Security benefits available for children with disabilities.
Information on the SSA definition of disability, as well as the process used by the SSA in deciding claims.
Overview of SSA's disability benefit programs including the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
Answers to common questions about disability from SSA, including how to apply for Social Security benefits.
Information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English.
Explains the benefits that are available, how to qualify, how to apply for benefits and what happens when your application is approved.
Visit Social Security online for information on their programs.
Publications, regulations and other information about SSI.
This disability planner page explains the Social Security definition of disability.
Explains your rights and responsibilities for the SSI program.
If you receive disability benefits, this fact sheet explains what happens during the periodic review of your medical condition. The document is SSA Publication No. 05-10068
Answers to questions about Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Explanation of the two major cash benefit programs based on disability.
A brief explanation of how cash benefits are paid by Social Security.
Information on circumstances that may change your continuing eligibility for disability benefits.
