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 8:00 a.m. …

If you have worked enough to be eligible for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving 5 questions to determine if you have a qualifying disability.

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 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.

The DDSs, which are fully funded by the Federal Government, are State agencies responsible for developing medical evidence and making the initial determination on whether or not a claimant is …

Whether you qualified for or expect to receive a pension or annuity based on your own employment with the Federal government of the United States or one of its States or local subdivisions;

If you're eligible, you may be able to get Disability and SSI at the same time. If you choose not to apply for SSI when you file for Disability, you’ll get a letter from us saying, "You're not eligible for SSI."

Social Security pays disability benefits through 2 programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.

The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program pro-vides monthly income to insured workers and their families at retirement, death, or disability.