Show Learn how you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.Average Time of Transaction Apply for Federal Disability Benefits Share What is Social Security Disability Insurance? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a Federal disability income program for adults who have worked and now find
themselves unable to work due to a disability. What is Supplemental Security Income? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is Federal program for adults and children who meet the definition of disabled and have limited income and resources. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. How
does it work? Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need. EligibilityThe definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability. "Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:
This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings and investments. Visit SSA’s website to see how they decide if you are disabled. How ToRefer to this step by step process to apply for disability benefits. You can save your application as you go.
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Download the checklist for the Online Adult Disability Application from the Social Security Administration’s website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/hlp/radr/10/ovw001-checklist.pdf ApplyApply for Social Security Disability Insurance APPLY ONLINE Apply by phone: Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Apply in person: Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.) Apply for Social Security Income There is no online SSI Application. Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office to file an application. Call 1-800-772-1213 (TYY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm. Does autism qualify for Social Security disability?Autism is a disability under the ADA. Some adults and children with autism can access Social Security benefits, including disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
What benefits does an autistic child get?A child applying with autism will have to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which are for people with disabilities and with very little income. Because children do not work, parents' income will be taken into consideration when applying for SSI benefits on behalf of a child with autism.
How much disability will my autistic child get?While many children with autism have no difficulty qualifying for disability benefits for medical reasons, technical eligibility is more challenging. If approved, your family could receive around $750 per month that can be spent on any of your child's or family's daily living needs.
Does autism qualify for SSI or SSDI?If you are over age 18 and have autism, you may qualify for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI benefits.
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