The quickest way to check your contributions is to look at your Social Security statement online. The information is just below your year-by-year earnings record. However, you may need verification of those benefits after you retire for applying as a renter or getting a bank loan.
Who Can Apply For Adult Disability Benefits Online?
You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: 1. Are age 18 or older; 2. Are not currently receiving benefits on your...
How Do I Apply For Benefits?
Here is what you need to do to apply for benefits online: 1. Print and review the Adult Disability Checklist It will help you gather the informatio...
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 Your Work
1. The amount of money earned last year and this year 2. The name and address of your employer(s) for this year and last year 3. A copy of your Soc...
What Documents Do I Need to provide?
We may ask you to provide documents to show that you are eligible, such as: 1. Birth certificate or other proof of birth; 2. Proof of U.S. citizens...
What Are The Advantages of Applying Using Our Online Disability Application Process?
Our online disability application process offers several advantages. You can: 1. Start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait...
What Happens After I Apply?
After we receive your online application, we will: 1. Provide confirmation of your application- either electronically or by mail. 2. Review the app...
What Other Ways Can I Apply?
You can also apply: 1. By phone - Call us at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you ca...
What is SSI for disabled people?
We are with those who need a helping hand. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides support to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources, as well as people age 65 and older who are not disabled but have limited income and resources.
Why do we pay disability benefits to people who can't work?
We pay disability benefits to those who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Find out how Social Security can help you and how you can manage your benefits. LEARN MORE.
What is the age limit for Medicare?
Medicare. Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. Social Security works with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure the public receives ...
