Steps to Apply Online
- Review the Adult Disability Checklist
- Fill out the Disability Benefit Application
- Fill out the Adult Disability Report
- Fill out the Authorization to Disclose Information Form and mail or take it to your Social Security Office.
Apply for Disability Return to a Saved Application
Why should I apply online?
Applying online for disability benefits offers several advantages:
- You can start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait for an appointment;
- You can apply from the convenience of your own home or on any computer; and
- You avoid trips to a Social Security office, saving you time and money.
Who can use the online application?
You can use the online application to apply for benefits if you:
- are age 18 or older;
- have worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to qualify; and
- have a medical condition that has prevented you from working or is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months or end in death.
Note
To apply for a child, please go to Applying for Disability Benefits for Children.
If your application has recently been denied, the Internet Appeal is a starting point to request a review of our decision about your eligibility for disability benefits.
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Healthcare Information
- Health Information from Department of Health and Human Services
- Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
- Health Benefits Under COBRA
What about SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits to disabled adults and children with limited income and resources.