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About Your Social Security Benefits

The Social Security Administration’s adult disability programs are complicated. We know. That’s why our professionals have put together helpful information for you as you organize your case for disability benefits.

We’re pleased to offer some basic information about Social Security’s adult disability programs. (Remember – there’s even more to the disability program than appears here.) Our experienced staff will also be happy to answer any questions you may have. We may be able to assist you to file an application, even if you’ve been denied benefits in the past. Our toll-free number is 800.670.6274.

Get Started with Some Common Questions

Social Security Disability: An Introduction
When and how do I apply for disability benefits?
Why does it take so long to make a disability determination?
What steps do I need to take to getting SSDI or SSI Benefits?
What if my disability application is denied?
How does Social Security administration make their decision?

Just as a reminder, Social Security disability benefits are not the same as Social Security retirement benefits. Retirement benefits are based on your age (as early as age 62, with full retirement coming later) and your average salary from your highest-paid 35 years of work. More

Disability benefits are based on fewer years of earnings, and they’re awarded to people – and sometimes to certain family members – whose health conditions prevent them from working for at least a year. That year can be in the past, in the future, or a combination of the past and future. More