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Information about the kinds of medical evidence needed to support an application for disability benefits, including what the Social Security Administration (SSA) means by "acceptable medical sources."
If you are receiving SSDI benefits, SGA is used to determine initial eligibility, and to decide if your disability continues after you return to work and complete your Trial Work Period (TWP). The term "substantial gainful activity" is used to describe a level of work activity and earnings. Work is "substantial" if it involves doing significant physical or mental activities, or a combination of both.
Information on when Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are stopped because of a person's medical improvement or work at the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level.
Answers the question "What is the earliest age that I can receive Social Security disability 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.
Describes who qualifies for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits and how to apply.
Information on the medical criteria used to evaluate Social Security disability claims.
Provide general information about the disability programs and the Social Security Administration's (SSA) decision-making process that can help take some of the mystery out of applying for disability benefits.
When you start receiving disability benefits, certain members of your family also may qualify for benefits on your record.
Frequently asked questions about disability benefits.
Get answers to many questions about Social Security disability benefits including how to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and the difference between SSDI and SSI.
More than seven million people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. This booklet explains the responsibilities of a representative payee, and the importance of knowing what the beneficiary's needs are so you can decide how benefits can best be used for his or her personal care and well-being.
Information on how to apply for disability benefits, including contact information.
Information on how to qualify for Social Security (Title II) through working and paying taxes.
The page explains how much work is needed to qualify for disability benefits.
Information from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center to help people with disabilities and their family members understand the rules for getting and keeping benefits under the entitlement of Social Security law.
Explains the benefits that are available, how to qualify, how to apply for benefits and what happens when your application is approved.
Information on Social Security's definition of disability.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the application process for disability benefits including how Social Security decides if an individual is disabled.
Information on circumstances that may change your continuing eligibility for disability benefits.
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