Social Security Benefits For Adults With Disabilities

Social Security Benefits For Adults

If your child is about to turn 18 you should definitely apply for Social Security Benefits for your child. These benefits can be in the form of Supplemental Security Income, (SSI), Social Security Disability, (SSDI), or they can collect off of your Social Security benefit if you are already collecting Social Security or SSDI. It is best to begin this application process as soon as possible to get these benefits in place.

Social Security Disability Benefits | SSA

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. This page provides detailed information to help you understand what to expect from Social Security during the application process.

Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand the process. Also, gather the information and documents you’ll need to complete an application.

Source: ssa.gov

The Basics About Disability Benefits

The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources.

While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the non-medical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Source: ssa.gov

The Disability Application Process

Whether you apply online, by phone, or in person, the disability benefits application process follows these general steps:

You gather the information and documents you need to apply. We recommend you print and review the Adult Disability Checklist. It will help you gather the information you need to complete the application.
You complete and submit your application.
The Social Security Office will review your application to make sure you meet some basic requirements for disability benefits.

They will:

check whether you worked enough years to qualify.
evaluate any current work activities.
process your application and forward your case to the Disability Determination Services office in your state.
This State agency makes the disability determination decision.

To learn more about who decides if you are disabled, read their publication Disability Benefits

Source: ssa.gov

Look For Their Response

You’ll receive a letter in the mail with their decision. If you included information about other family members when you applied, they’ll let you know if they may be able to receive benefits on your record. Source: ssa.gov

Check The Status

You can check the status of your application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Source: ssa.gov

Appeal A Decision

You have the right to appeal any decision we make about whether you’re entitled to benefits. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving our decision. There are four levels of appeal:

Reconsideration.
A hearing before an administrative law judge.
A review by Social Security’s Appeals Council.
A review by the federal courts.
Learn More or Appeal a Decision
Check Application or Appeal Status

Source: ssa.gov

Information You Need to Apply

Before applying, be ready to provide information about yourself, your medical condition, and your work. We recommend you print and review the Adult Disability Checklist. It will help you gather the information you need to complete the application. Source: ssa.gov

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is for people who have become disabled after earning enough Social Security work credits within a certain time. spouse or former spouse and your children may be eligible for benefits when you start getting SSDI. Source: usa.gov

How to Apply for SSDI

apply for SSDI benefits online, by phone, or in-person If your application is approved, you’ll have a five-month waiting period for benefits to start. If your application is denied, you can appeal the decision. Source: usa.gov apply for SSI by phone, in person at a local Social Security office, or in some cases online. To apply for SSI for a child, you can start the process online but will need to complete it either in person or by phone. Source: (usa.gov)

How to Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

apply for SSI by phone, in person at a local Social Security office, or in some cases online. To apply for SSI for a child, you can start the process online but will need to complete it either in person or by phone. You can appeal If your application is denied. Source: usa.gov

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