how do i file for social security disability benefuts?

Answer 1

Fill out this application....

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Do not wait until you've gathered all your financial and medical documentation. This is an unnecessary delay. Call the Social Security Administration number and ask to apply for disability benefits - 800-772-1213 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The day you phone establishes your "protected filing date." If you are awarded benefits, they will be paid retroactive to that date.

Social Security Administration will evaluate you 2 ways, financially and medically. Based on your finances and work history, SSA will determine whether you're eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or some of both.

If you have a very low (below $860/mo.) or no income and you don't own resources beyond $2,000 ($3,000 for a couple), you may be financially eligible for SSI. This usually comes with Medicaid. Some resources don't count such as 1 vehicle, the house you live in, equipment necessary for you to work, etc. If you are married, SSA will also consider your spouse's income and resources.

If you have enough of a work history in which you paid into the Social Security fund (FICA on your paycheck), you may be eligible for SSDI which comes with Medicare after 24 months. SSDI isn't effected by resources or a spouse's income and resources.

Medically, you will have to prove that, due to your disability, you are unable to earn income for 12 months or more above the "substantial gainful activity" level which was set at $860/month for 2006. It will be easier to prove this if you have up-to-date medical records. If you have worked for short periods of time but haven't been able to continue because of your disability, you may still be eligible. SSA calls this an Unsuccessful Work Attempt.

Here is a link about the application process: http://www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm

To get information on how to apply for benefits, go to: http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability

Many people are denied on their initial application because they did not provide enough medical information. In this case, I recommend making an appeal. Here is a national list of independent living centers. A benefits advocate can be helpful in either representing you or referring you to a qualified attorney. http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html

Also, here's a great group of people who've been through the process personally. Many have mental health disabilities: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ssadisability/

Good luck!

Answer 4

First you have to get a note from your doctor that you are disabled. Then you call to make an appointment with an agent at the Social Security office. They will process your claim and walk you through the steps you will need to do.

Answer 5

Go to the Social Security office and that is the start of the paperwork,then find an attorney to go to court with you,most people are turned down 2 times before you get a court date,the attorney does it for a percentage of your final settlement plus paperwork charges,an attorney will not take your case if they think they cannot win!Best of Luck,it is a lot of work to get!

Answer 6

Contact your local Social Security Administration Office. You can also contact your local Social Services Office and they can point you in the right direction.

Answer 7

Call your local Social Security department. There is at least one in every state. Get the application, fill it out along with your doctors statements. Then call an attorney who specializes in SSDI cases, you will have better luck. The attorney gets paid if you win, and they are only allowed a certain percent.

Answer 8

Call or go to your nearest Social Security Office. You can also check them out on the web at www.ssa.gov. Good luck to you!

Answer 9

Gather the necessary pertinent documents needed; birth certificate, proof of address,tax forms (if any) and head on down to your local social security office and ask for their booklet which outlines. what requirements need to be met before you can receive benefits

Answer 10

go to your local social security office they will help you

Answer 11

You need a good lawyer for help on that...I was denied 5 times, and cannot work do to severe tremors after 5 minutes of work...They still think I'm not worth it, and I was only good for $191.00 a month...Good luck!