When you file an application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability or blindness, we will first decide whether you meet the income and resource criteria and other …

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.

How do you qualify for SSDI? • The SSDI program pays monthly benefits to a disabled person and certain family members, if the disabled person is “insured,” meaning that person worked …

If you have worked enough to be eligible for disability benefits, we use a step-by-step process involving five questions to determine if you have a qualifying disability.

For 2026, the Part B Supplementary Medical Insurance monthly base premium is $202.90 (or higher depending on your income). Social Security will tell you the exact amount you will pay …

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and few resources. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well …

How To Apply You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between …

You must have a disability that affects your ability to work for a year or more, or will result in death. If you continue to work, your condition must also limit you from earning income above …

To be eligible for disability benefits, a person must be unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA). A person who is earning more than a certain monthly amount (net of …