Social Security offers an online disability application you can complete at your convenience. Apply from the comfort of your home or any location at a time most convenient for you. You do not need to drive to your local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative. Who can apply for adult disability benefits online? You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: What information do I need to apply for benefits? We suggest that you have the following information at hand. It will make completing the application much easier. Information About You
Information About Your Medical Condition
Information About Your Work
What documents do I need to provide? We may ask you to provide documents to show that you are eligible, such as:
ImportantWe accept photocopies of W-2 forms, self-employment tax returns or medical documents, but we must see the original of most other documents, such as your birth certificate. (We will return them to you.) Do not delay applying for benefits because you do not have all the documents. We will help you get them. Mailing Your DocumentsIf you mail any documents to us, you must include the Social Security number so that we can match them with the correct application. Do not write anything on the original documents. Please write the Social Security number on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the mailing envelope along with the documents. If you do not want to mail these documents, you may bring them to a Social Security office. Do not mail foreign birth records or any documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), especially those you are required to keep with you at all times. These documents are extremely difficult, time-consuming and expensive to replace if lost. Some cannot be replaced. Instead, bring them to a Social Security office where we will examine them and return them to you. What are the advantages of applying using our online disability application process? Our online disability application process offers several advantages. You can:
What happens after I apply? After we receive your online application, we will:
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What about SSI?Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits to disabled adults and children with limited income and resources. Learn More... What documents are needed for Social Security benefits?Social Security. Your Social Security card or a record of your number.. Your original birth certificate, a copy certified by the issuing agency, or other proof of your age. ... . If you were not born in the U.S., proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.. What do I need to apply for Social Security for the first time?These documents may include:. Your original birth certificate or other proof of your age. ... . Proof of U.S. citizenship if you were not born in the U.S. and have not submitted proof for an earlier Medicare or Social Security claim. ... . A copy of your W-2 tax form(s) and/or self-employment tax return from last year.. Is it better to apply for Social Security online or in person?Overall, most people feel that applying for social security benefits online is a much more convenient option than applying in person. The process is straightforward and easy to follow, and you can complete it at any time that is convenient for you.
How long does it take to get Social Security after you apply?Benefit applications can take up to three months to process, so apply three months before your planned start date. If you are drawing spousal or survivor benefits on another person's earnings record, your payment date depends on that person's birthday and follows the schedule above.
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