Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

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Who can get Social Security disability benefits?

Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. Federal law requires this very strict definition of disability. While some programs give money to people with partial disability or short-term disability, Social Security does not.

Certain family members of disabled workers also can receive money from Social Security.

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Earning Requirements Table

The calendar quarters are:

First Quarter: January 1 through March 31
Second Quarter: April 1 through June 30
Third Quarter: July 1 through September 30
Fourth Quarter: October 1 through December 31

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How do I apply for disability benefits?

There are two ways that you can apply for disability benefits.
You can:
    1. Fill out our form and have a Social Security Specialist or Advocate assist you in filing for
        disability; or
    2. Contact your local Social Security office or to set up an appointment for someone to take
        your claim over the telephone. The disability claims interview lasts about one hour. If you
        schedule an appointment, a Disability Starter Kit will be mailed to you. The Disability Starter
        Kit will help you get ready for your disability claims interview.

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Disability
If you are a filing for Social Security Disability for the first time, then fill in the form below to get a FREE, NO OBLIGATION Evaluation from an advocate in your area.

The form below will put you in touch with the people you need to file for Disability as well as assist those who are reapplying or appealing a decision. If you have already applied on your own and have been denied, don't worry, usually more than 60% of the time people are denied on their first attempt. Put your mind at ease, just fill out the form and have a disability advocate help you get the benefits you deserve.