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Program Description:
This benefit is paid to people who meet the following requirements:
- Have earned enough Social Security credits
- Are unable to work because of a disability that has lasted or will last for at least 12 months or end in death.
General Program Requirements:
See Program Description above.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
If you would like to find out if you may be eligible for any of the benefits SSA administers, visit
http://best.ssa.gov
Once you have completed the eligibility screening questionnaire, you will be provided with a list of benefits for which you may be eligible. Print this page for your records before going to the application site.
Once you know which benefits you can apply for, to apply online, go to
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline/
You can also call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778) for additional information about SSA benefits and for application information.
Program Contact Information:
For more information on this and any SSA benefit, call:
1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
Visit our Publications page for detailed information about SSA programs and policies:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/
To view SSA's publication "Understanding the Benefits", visit:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10024.html
Managing Agency:
U.S. Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
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