Apply for Disability Benefits

Who can apply for adult disability benefits online?

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;
• . Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and
• . Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application was recently denied, our Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made.

  Apply for Disability Benefits
Once you finish the online process, a Social Security representative will contact you by telephone or by mail for any additional information needed for the applications.

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

• . Your date and place of birth and Social Security number
• . The name, Social Security number and date of birth or age of your current spouse and any former spouse. You should also know the dates and places of marriage and dates of divorce or death (if appropriate).
• . Names and dates of birth of your minor children
• . Your bank or other financial institution's Routing Transit Number [more info] and the account number, if you want the benefits electronically deposited.