Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

How To Apply You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between …

This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.

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.

By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule …

Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability …

With this free and secure account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.

The benefits planner home page links to explanations of the various types of Social Security benefits as well as calculators that let you estimate how much your disability, survivors, or …

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.

Social Security pays benefits to people who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Certain members of your family may …