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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability. The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date we decide your disability began.
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.
A disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older. Find out if you might be eligible for SSI
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.
Be paid by your employer or your employer's insurance carrier, private agencies, or Federal, State or other government or public agencies. Some examples include: Workers' Compensation ; Black Lung Benefits; Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation; Civil Service Retirement; Federal Employees' Retirement; Federal Employees' Compensation
You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record;
This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.
You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. If you are ready to apply now, you can: Complete your application online. Call our toll-free telephone number 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778. Call or visit your local Social Security office.
You may be eligible for Disability if your condition affects your ability to work, or will result in death. You also need enough recent work history.